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Blaze Marie Bickley, daughter of S hawn & Jane Bickley. Major Accomplishments: 6 varsity letters in Huron football and basketball cheerleading, UCA All Star for 4 years, performed in London for the Queen of England, 360+ hours of community service. Blaze plans to attend Bowling Green State University to study education. She hopes to teach 1st grade and be able to help the students as much as her teachers helped her.
Megan West, daughter of Steve & Julie West Major Accomplishments: 3 year letter winner for girls basketball, 2 year letter winner for girls soccer, merit roll student, participated in Art Club, French Club, SADD & CARD, athletic aide & teacher’s aide for the past 4 years. Megan has been accepted at Kent State University to major in business and marketing and minor in either fashion merchandise or interior design.
Jacob Riddle, son of John & Kim Riddle Major Accomplishments: National Honor Society academic and varsity letters, class salutatorian with unweighted 3.975 GPA, swimming district qualifier, accepted in university honors programs, 4 year member of Marching Band, Spanish Club. Jacob plans to pursue a career in the medical field. He is considering the University of Pittsburgh or Miami University for his undergraduate studies.
Nick Bible, son of Kevin & Mary Jane Bible Major Accomplishments: National Honor Society, 4 year letter winner for golf, honor roll student for every semester, 4 year member of HHS Marching Band. Nick will attend Bowling Green State University where he will major in business and finance, with a goal of becoming an accountant.
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“You have inspired me,” said McCormick 8th grade student Kelly Wright before taking a picture with Mrs. Gita Frankel. “You must never hate because hate leads to destruction,” said Mrs. Gita Frankel. Mrs. Frankel, a Holocaust Survivor, spoke to the 8th grade class at McCormick Jr. High, on Thursday, March 26th, 2009. Mrs. Frankel shared her “unbearable” experiences of life as a teenager during the Holocaust. “I was never your age,” she told her audience. Mrs. Frankel was almost 13 when her family was removed from their home and sent to a “ghetto” in Poland, where she lived for over 2 years. Before being transported to Auschwitz, she witnessed the murder of her father, who was shot by the Nazis, and she watched as her older brother starved to death at the age of 21. Mrs. Frankel and her mother were the sole survivors of their family, and were liberated by the Russian Army near her 18th birthday. After the war, both she and her mother emigrated to the United States. “I never knew freedom before coming to America,” said Mrs. Frankel. “It’s interesting to learn about her experiences,” said 8th grader Greg Baker. “From Mrs. Frankel, I’ve learned to speak up when you know something is wrong and to stand up for what you believe in,” said Macenzie Adams, an 8th grade student. Mrs. Frankel’s presentation was the culmination of the Holocaust Unit that was the focus of the 8th grade Language Arts classes for the third quarter. Students read novels, including Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl, and The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, and participated in other activities to learn of the Holocaust. This presentation was made possible through the funding of a Huron Tiger Grant.
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Huron football player, Matt Lehrer received special recognition at the 47th Annual Scholar-Athlete Awards Dinner at the Toledo Masonic Great Hall on March 2nd, 2009. The event was hosted by the Toledo Chapter of the National Football Foundation. Guest speaker for the event was Head Football Coach Gary Pinkel of the University of Missouri. Lehrer was one of 38 Scholar-Athletes from Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan recognized by the National Football Foundation for not only their talent on the football field, but also their excellence in the classroom and community involvement. Lehrer was nominated for this award by Head Huron Football Coach Tony Legando. Lehrer played receiver and defensive back for the Tiger’s this past season and where he was named First Team Sandusky Bay Conference, First Team All District and Special Mention All Ohio. Lehrer also carries a 3.9 GPA, and is ranked 4th in his graduating class at Huron High School. Lehrer is Vice President of National Honor Society, member of the Academic Challenge Team, St. Peter Church Youth Group and Youth Elect Service, football and basketball camp instructor and was Academic All Ohio in Track for 2008. Lehrer has been accepted to The Ohio State University Honors Program for 2009. Also attending the event in Toledo were Head Football Coach Tony Legando, Assistant Football Coach John Zadel and Assistant Football Coach Gene Stallkamp along with H-Team members Rowdy Sherer, Joe Fantozzi, Ted Temper and Dr. Tom Williamson. Lehrer is the son of Mac and Karen Lehrer of Huron.
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New BGSU Firelands scholarship honors Dr. Joseph F. Krauter “Sharing the greatest gift of himself through knowledge, caring and compassion for others, he taught us to believe in ourselves. Dr. Krauter challenged us to succeed in our education and never give up. He taught us life is precious and has meaning and hope for all. I know, because I was one of his students as many others were and he made a difference in their lives as well,” stated Jeanne O’Brenovich, former director of sales for Sysco, Cleveland. Dr. Krauter was a brilliant political science professor with real world experience and was revered for his heartfelt interest and respect for all his students. As students we can attest to Dr. Krauter’s impact on our careers with his kindness and insightful words of wisdom,” said Dick Smith, president of Dick Smith Realty, Inc. For information about this and other scholarships available at BGSU Firelands, contact Debralee Divers, director of admissions and financial aid at 419-433-5560, ext. 20607.
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FROM THE BENCH The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has announced that the 2009-2010 fishing licenses will be available for purchase starting February 15, 2009. Those fishing on the waters of our state must carry a proper fishing license. Fishing licenses are required for BY JUDGE BILL STEUK, HURON MUNICIPAL COURT catching frogs and turtles as well. These licenses can be purchased online at www.wildohio.com or through local vendors. These licenses are valid from March 1, 2009 through February 28, 2010. Resident annual fishing licenses cost nineteen dollars ($19.00). This is the same amount as last year. Those who are exempt from fishing licenses are as follows: 1. Children less than sixteen (16) years of age; 2. Those giving assistance to an angler who is physically disabled, provided the two (2) persons together are using only one (1) line; 3. Fishing in a private pond; 4. Fishing on land or water which they or their parents own;
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5. Fishing on land or water where they or their parents are tenants on which they reside and from which they derive the majority of their income from agricultural production on that land (except state-owned lakes); 6. Members of the U.S. Armed Forces on active duty while on leave or furlough; 7. Persons fishing in privately owned ponds, lakes, or reservoirs to which and from which fish do not migrate (license is required for taking frogs or turtles from these waters). Certain citizens qualify for a free license. They are: 1. Ohio Residents born on or before December 31, 1937; 2. Persons who are mobility impaired and require the assistance of another person to cast and retrieve; 3. Residents of state and county institutions; 4. Holders of “Veteran” license plates displaying the international wheelchair symbol; 5. Certain veterans who are permanently disabled; 6. Former prisoners of war. These free licenses can be obtained by ordering them online at www.wildohio.com or by calling 1-800-wildlife (1-800-9453543). The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has announced that May 2 and May 3 are “free fishing days” for 2009. Free fishing days allow Ohio residents to experience fishing without purchasing a fishing license. Only two (2) days per year are designated as free fishing days. Ohio Revised Code Section 1533.32 is the statute regarding fishing licenses. Fishing without a license is considered a violation of law and is considered a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. For more information about fishing licenses, please visit the Ohio Division of Natural Resources’ website at www.dnr.state.oh.us. 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.
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Dear Editor, There’s a lot about health care reform in the news these days. President Obama’s call for an overhaul of our nation’s health care system has triggered a national debate on what works and what doesn’t, including how Medicare dollars are spent. It seems like an appropriate time to highlight a part of our health care sector that works, specifically hospice. Hospice is part of the solution for patients and families, and as a model of cost-efficient and high-quality health care. These programs provide invaluable services and care by enhancing the quality of life for the terminally ill, and by keeping them in the place that they consider home. In addition, hospice is actually a cost saver for Medicare. A 2007 independent Duke University study found that it reduced Medicare costs by $2,300 per patient, amounting to $2 billion in savings a year. Hospice has also been found to be the kind of high-quality care that patients and families want, with more than 98% of served families willing to recommend hospice to others. Last year, more than 1.4 million patients and their family caregivers chose the compassionate end-of-life care found through hospice. This health care debate will be with us for some time, so it’s important to know what works. Hospice is part of the solution. Sincerely, Jan Bucholz Executive Director Stein Hospice Lori Opfer
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. 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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on our local students, many of whom are now community leaders, was tremendous. He was an integral part of our community, and this new scholarship will continue to celebrate his memory and fulfill his dream of helping students pursue degrees in higher education,” said Kevin Holloway, president of the Kiwanis Club of Sandusky Bay/Perkins. “Dr. Krauter had a significant impact on me as both a teacher and a mentor. I have also been a member of Kiwanis for over 20 years, so having the Kiwanis Club of Sandusky Bay/Perkins step up to make the Krauter Scholarship a reality, well, that means a lot to me. I know that my fellow students Jeanne Obrenovich and Dick Smith appreciate the role Kiwanis has played in our efforts to raise the funds necessary to make our dream a reality. This is another example of how Kiwanis serves the community and I know Dr. Krauter would have appreciated that,” said Jim Sennish, vice-president of human resources for Firelands Regional Medical Center.
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Huron, O. – He was a very special man whose wisdom and guidance shaped the futures of many BGSU Firelands students. Krauter, a former acting dean, a former Distinguished Teacher and an assistant professor of political science, was one of the original faculty members when BGSU Firelands opened in 1968. This memorial scholarship was developed through the efforts and contributions of his former students and the Kiwanis Club of Sandusky Bay/Perkins. The Dr. Joseph F. Krauter Memorial Scholarship will be available to part-time and full-time BGSU Firelands students. Applicants must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA. Financial need and involvement in school and community activities will be considered. To avoid duplication of awards, the recipient of the Krauter Memorial Scholarship is ineligible for the Kiwanis club of Sandusky Bay/Perkins scholarship. “We were delighted to make a leadership gift to endow this wonderful scholarship in memory of Dr. Krauter. His impact
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Church Chat 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” April 8 “Arrival at the Shore of the Island of Transformation” First Presbyterian Church 225 Williams St., Huron; 419-433-5018. Sunday Worship w/Communion-8:30 a.m. Sunday school 6th gradeadults—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. Easter Sunday April 12 8:30 am service at the Boat Basin (weather permitting) followed by brunch in the Fellowship Hall. The regular Morning Worship Service will be at 10:45 in the sanctuary. Please join us for any or all of the events on Easter Sunday morning. 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.
vice at Lakefront Park 8:00 & 10:00 AM at HUMC, ButHoly Trinity Anglican Church terfly Card Litany 1608 St. Rt. 113, Milan; 9:00 AM Easter Brunch & Egg 419-499-3683 Hunt Rev. Dr. John C. Jordan Worship and Holy Communion— Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Lifepoint 539 Cleveland Rd. W., Huron: April 4th 9:30AM to Noon “The 419-433-4156. Sunday—10 a.m., and nursery Spirit of Childhood: A Journey with Jesus” seminar for children ages 2-9 available. Sunday school—10 a.m. for K-6th and adults. Rev. Dr. Jane Jacques will be the presenter. In her 25 years of grade. experience as a teacher, as a United “Grounded” youth group for grades Methodist pastor, and as an Ash- 6-12—Sundays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. land seminary Adjunct Professor, 3-5 grade Boys Youth Group— Dr. Jacques has discovered that we Sundays, 6-7:30 p.m. can learn so much from children and 3-5 grade Girls Youth Group— their intuitive search for God. For Sundays, 6-7:30 p.m. further info, contact Sharon Sprague “The Biggest Loser” campaign drive at 419-668-5294. focuses on weight loss, new visitors and faithfulness in attendance. Call Pastor Brenton for more informaHuron United Methodist Church tion. 338 Williams St., Huron; 419-433-3984. www.huronumc.org Lighthouse Assembly of God Church On Sundays: 820 Cleveland Rd. E., Huron; 8:00 a.m.—Praise Service in Sanctuary 419-433-8889. 9:00 a.m.—Sunday school www.lighthouseagc.org 10:00 a.m.—Celebration service in Sunday service—10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Sunday school—9:30 a.m. 8:00-11:00 Nursery and toddler care Adult Bible Study--6 p.m. Sunday. 6:30 p.m. – 7th & 8th grade Youth Youth Group—6 p.m. Sunday. Food Pantry—9 a.m.-3 p.m. Group & Confirmation Class Senior High Ministry Wednesdays; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays. Palm Sunday April 5 Salvation Army Service Unit— 8:00 & 10:00 AM Worship w/ Chil- 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursdays, by dren’s Palm Procession, Communion appointment only. at the Rail Maundy Thursday April 9 St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran 7:30 PM Tenebrae Service Church Good Friday April 10 15617 Mason Rd., Vermilion 12:15 PM Community Service at Rev. Dr. Karl Fry, Pastor Lighthouse Assembly of God Church, 440-967-9886 Rev. Wanda Ray will preach www.lutheransonline.com/stmatEaster Sunday April 12 tvermlcms 6:00 AM Community Sunrise Ser-
Sunday School/ Bible Study 9:30 Ladies Bible Fellowship 9:15 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday April 5 at 10:30 a.m., “Twas the Night Before Easter” presented by the Sunday School children and youth Thursday April 9 at 6:00 p.m., Seder Service and Dinner. For reservations, please call 440-967-9886 by March 15, 2009. April 10th, Good Friday Service 7:00 p.m. April 12, Easter Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. April 25 Annual Spaghetti Dinner (more info soon) St. Peter’s Catholic Church 430 Main St., Huron; 419-433-5725. Saturday—5 p.m. Sunday—8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Palm Sunday Liturgies, Blessing of palms and procession before Mass Saturday, April 4 at 5:00 p.m. and Sunday April 5 at 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Holy Week Schedule Tuesday, April 7 at 11:00 a.m. Chrism Mass at Rosary Cathedral (Toledo) Holy Thursday April 9 at 7:00 p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Supper, Adoration in the Chapel until 11:00 p.m. Good Friday, April 10 at 12:15 p.m. Huron community Ecumenical Service at Lighthouse Assembly of God Church 7:00 p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Holy Saturday April 11 at 12 noon Blessing of Food 8:30 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass Easter Sunday April 12 Masses at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
The Chapel 4444 Galloway Rd., Sandusky; 419-627-0208. www.chapel-sandusky.org Saturday service--5:00 p.m. Sunday service—9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group—Sundays 5-6:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group—Sundays 7-9:00 p.m. Latitude group ages 18-29—Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 4511 Galloway Rd., Huron; 419-626-9860. Bishop: Bill Reel Sacrament service-9:30 a.m. Sundays Family History Center Wed. 10 am2pm, Thur. 9am-9pm 1st & 3rd Sat. 9am-5pm Zion Lutheran Church 930 Main St., Huron; 419-433-4711. www.zionhuron,org Worship times: 9 a.m. Sunday is Contemporary Worship and Children’s Sunday school. 10:15 a.m. Sunday is Traditional Lutheran Services; Holy Communion is served every Sunday. Adult Bible Study meets at 8:15 a.m. Sunday in the office area meeting room. Keep us up to date on your church services and happenings. We may not know about your events unless you tell us! Send your church service updates, news, events and happenings to Cherry@huronhometownnews.com
Milestones Scott M. Shores, AUG. 8, 1958-March 27, 2009 Scott M. Shores, 50, of Huron and formerly of Bailey Lakes, Ohio died Friday, March 27, 2009, in Veterans Administration Hospital, Wade Park Branch, Cleveland. Born Aug. 8, 1958, in Ashland, Ohio, the son of Charles and Mary Lou (Shoemaker) Shores, he was an Ashland County resident most of his life. Mr. Shores is survived by his wife, Antonina of Huron; one daughter, Molly; two sons, Jeremiah and Jason; and stepdaughters, Anna and Anastasia; his parents, Charles and Mary Lou Shores of Arizona. Mr. Shores was preceded in death by an infant sister, Linda. Mr. Shores was a standout wrestler at Crestview High School, having won the Mansfield J.C. Gorman Championship in his weight class. He was also a member of the United States Marine Corp and graduated from basic training as an honor man of his platoon achieving the rank of lance corporal and expert in marksmanship. Mr. Shores was employed as logistics manager for Homberger Trucking in Huron as well as proprietor of Lakeshore Auto Transport. He was previously employed in insurance and was a long-distance car hauler.
Friends visited with the family 6-8 pm Wednesday at Heyl Funeral Home, 227 Broad St., Ashland, and from 10 am until funeral service at 11 am. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial followed at Savannah Cemetery where the Ashland Veterans Honor Guard will provide military funeral honors. Condolences may be shared with the family at heylfuneralhome.com
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The St. Peter School Mission Council, in cooperation with the local McDonald’s Restaurant, took part in a collection of aluminum pop can tabs to benefit the Ronald McDonald House charity. McDonald’s weighed the class collections and awarded a plate of cookies to the class that collected the most. Those “right out of the oven” cookies went to the 5/6 grade classroom, donors of the most pounds in the forty-five pound total of tabs donated.
Paul Edwin Rhodes April 11, 1913-March 23, 2009 Paul Edwin Rhodes, 95, of Huron, died March 23, 2009, in Chula Vista, Calif. He was born April 11, 1913, in Youngstown, Ohio, and moved to Huron in 1918. Paul attended Huron schools and graduated from Wilmington College in 1935. He taught high school math and science, and coached in Brighton Township. In 1940 he was named superintendent and held that position for eight years. He did additional graduate work at Ohio State University and received his master’s degree from Western Reserve University. In 1947 he accepted a job as principal of North Olmsted, retiring in 1973. Paul was a member of United Methodist Church, Huron, and Kiwanis Club in North Olmsted.
Paul and Helen Mae (Wilkes) were married in Huron in 1936, and had three daughters, Kay (James) Rouse of Bonita, Calif., Deanna (Peter) Lowney of Orlando. Fla., and Brenda (John) Flora of Sammamish, Wash. Following the death of his wife in 1993, Paul enjoyed traveling to visit his daughters and their families. Paul is also survived by eight grand-children; four great-grand-children; and sister, Kathryn (Kay) Ackerman of Huron. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Mae (Wilkes) Rhodes; parents, Frank and Sophia (Wirsch) Rhodes; and brother, Ralph Rhodes. A family graveside service will take place in Scott Cemetery, Huron. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in United Methodist Church, 338 Williams St., Huron with the Rev. Roger Skelley-Watts officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to United Methodist Church, Huron. Foster Funeral Home, Huron, is handling arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at fosterfh.com.
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The votes have been counted, the judges have judged and the pizza has been eaten! The results of the Huron Hometown News Pizza Challenge are as follows: Best Crust – Domino’s Pizza Best Sauce – Jim’s Pizza Box Best Specialty Pizza – Rye Beach Pizza & Deli Best Presentation – Cameo Pizza Family Favorite – Huron Pizza House Overall Winner – The community of Huron, for having so many excellent pizzas to choose from! Thank you to all who voted and a special thanks to the pizza providers!
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Giving is Good for Your Health During times of economic downturn, you may have to dig a bit deeper into your pockets to make charitable contributions. However, you can still end up better off. In addition to the tax breaks giving can bring, as it turns out, giving is also good for your health. “Several studies over the years have found links between altruistic behavior and improved physical and psychological health,” says Dr. Ann Vincent, an internal medicine physician at Mayo Clinic who researches the mind-body connection. “In general, I think altruism makes people feel better about themselves, which often translates into improved physical health. Other benefits that have been attributed to positive emotions include: enhanced creativity and ability to cope with stress and broadened cognition. In essence, thinking positively about ourselves is good for our physical and mental health.” But the benefits of giving, whether in the form of volunteerism or making a donation, aren’t just a one-time deal. The more you give, the better you may feel, and that means finding ways to give back throughout the year. Generosity is also a wonderful survival skill to help you get through difficult times in your life. “Recent studies have examined individuals who have survived trauma, natural disasters and being prisoners of war,” says Dr. Edward T. Creagan, an oncologist at Mayo Clinic. According to Creagan, people who seem to thrive in adversity have many characteristics in common, but especially a few: * A sense of connectedness. The recognition that family and community are crucial to survival.
* A sense of altruism, somehow sharing of themselves to make the lives of others a little bit better. * An optimistic attitude and sense of humor. If you have trouble motivating yourself to give time, money or goods, focus on how giving back can benefit you. “There is a ‘helper’s high’ that people sometimes say they feel in connection with altruism/philanthropy,” says Vincent. “But that initial euphoria is also sometimes followed by a longer-lasting period of improved emotional well-being.” Philanthropy can also have positive effects that help people maintain or improve their physical and mental health. It often creates broader social networks, which can help people cope with stress and anxiety, and it can provide a sense of purpose and empowerment. The emotional and physical benefits of philanthropy may be even more significant right now. Nonprofit organizations everywhere are increasingly looking for charitable individuals to partner with them in their goals for the future. Mayo Clinic, a not-for-profit organization, is one of the world’s premier medical treatment and research facilities and is currently conducting a campaign to transform patient care, research and education. The gifts Mayo Clinic receives now will help people today, as well as benefit future generations of patients and medical professionals. For more information on how giving can make a life-changing impact, visit www.mayoclinic.org/campaign.
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Gardening Huron Garden Club Works with Elderly MARY STRAYER, MASTER GARDENER
In January 1983, Huron resident, Relda Neiderhoffer began what is now called Happy Harvesters Gardening Club at Erie County Care Facility and was joined by Barb Toft, also of Huron in May 1983. Soon after the group held a craft show to fund the garden club, and it was there they met Betty Galloway, with Sharon Ozmun, Fran Cline, and Marcella Dechant. Recently Dorothy Kastelic, Sue Lyman, and Norma Batch also assist when needed.
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Each month, as many as 20 residents came to the ‘club’ meetings and made craft items, plants flowers in pots for the 22 dining tables at the facility. There is always some type of floral, either dried or fresh on dining tables in main dining room. They also create arrangements for the showcase near the entryway on occasion. The residents help to maintain a small greenhouse to start cuttings and seeds. Everyone helps in pressing lots of floral materials when in season, and with these materials the residents are taught how to make note cards, bookmarks, etc in the winter months. Plant sales are also held at the greenhouse when supplies of plants become overloaded. The residents make cor-
sages for Mother’s Day, and they make and sell fresh centerpieces for Christmas using many assorted greens. Above all, everyone involved enjoys their time together creating. It’s just another way to reach out into the community and share the love of flowers and gardening.
Red-White-Blue Groundcovers for the Bicentennial MARY STRAYER, MASTER GARDENER
The forthcoming bicentennial is going to be a grand time for all, and the more the whole city looks like a celebration, the more visitors and Huronites alike will enjoy their summer. It crossed my mind the other day that there may be places to plant groundcover plants in the local landscapes. Even if you don’t have a large garden, or you don’t want to deal with much work outside this summer, a few groundcover plants placed around a tree, or in front of the porch, etc. could add a lot of color without too much work. The first plant I am thinking of is Snow on the Mountain, a gray leafed 4-6” plant that has lovely 1” or slightly smaller white flowers. This plant, even when not in bloom, will give the idea of the color white in the leaf color. Follow this by planting Ajuga, which comes in many colors of purple and near blues. This will bloom in the heat of the summer, and has purplish green leaves, growing to be about 4” tall. Periwinkle is also a welcome
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groundcover, covering the area around a tree in about 2 years. It has medium dark leaves, and blue star shaped flowers off and on all summer. It will crawl into and mix with the Snow on the Mountain, and Ajuga. How about the combination of red/white/blue supertunias? There are many available, and you could pick the color combo that suites your own tastes. One of each color under a medium tree or even in a planter on the porch, to allow it to grow and hang down, would add mounds of color, with little work. Just remember to water planters if it doesn’t rain. I would advise watching all the various plantings, and if they look too dry, they are too dry. Water when necessary for the best looking gardens. Some other ideas which came to me were to plant the reddest shrub roses with and under planting of white/blue supertunias. How glorious this planting would look, and how patriotic it would look as well. Now is the time to start considering what you want to do to help celebrate the bicentennial. Whether it is a pot or two of flowers on the porch, or you decide to decorate/plant your entire landscape, it will all be appreciated. Happy Gardening. Are there any questions? Email Mary at rmstrayer@msn.com, and I will get back to you ASAP. Thanks.
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Mon Ami Restaurant and the Salvation Army are teaming up to help fight hunger in our community. Join us and assist with filling the depleting food pantries of Ottawa County. Together, we can save lives. To benefit The Salvation Army Port Clinton Service Unit - Ottawa County Food Pantries
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Sunday 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM 5- Allie 12- Karizma 19- Geeze Cats 26- Acoustic Tapestry
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Library Ladies Night at the Movies Ladies Movie Night at the Huron Public Library tonight at 6 p.m. Join us as a group of women in North Yorkshire, who have long put out a yearly calendar as a fundraiser, come up with a more extreme idea. They will all pose for nearly nude photos for this year’s calendar! Hoping to sell a few hundred extra calendars, they are delighted when it becomes a worldwide phenomenon, and they are soon outselling the calendars of much younger women. Bring a friend and enjoy this free movie. It has been rated PG13 by the MPAA and will run 108 minutes. Credit Scores: Credit Scores, what are they? Why do they matter? Come with all your questions on tonight at 7 p.m., when Huron Public Library hosts Jim Nabors of Citizens Bank for insight to all these questions and more. This program is free. Stop in, call 419-4335009 or email huron@huronlibrary.org to register. Teen Library Council Huron Public Library’s Teen Library Council will meet on Friday, April 3. Members in grades 8 - 12 will meet at 3 PM, and members in grades 5 - 7 will meet at 4 PM. We will start painting our summer reading “wall”, so bring something to protect your clothes. Chess: Huron Public Library’s monthly chess meeting will be Sunday, April 5. Tweens (grades 3 – 6) will match up from 1:00 - 2:30 PM, and junior high school teens (grades 7 -12) through adults can compete between 2:30 - 4:00 PM. Some instruction is available and players of all experience levels are encouraged to at-
Huron Public Library Winter Hours Monday - Thursday 10 AM - 8:30 PM Friday & Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM Sunday 1 – 4 PM
tend. For more information call 419-433-5009 or email huron@ huronlibrary.org. Money Matters Money, money, money, what do we do now! The Huron Public Library hosts Donna Green of the OSU Extension Office on Wednesday, April 8 at 6:30 p.m. She will walk you through money strategies showing you how to manage your money in these hard economic times. This program is free but space is limited so call 419-433-5009 or email huron@hurnlibrary.org to register. Red Cross Bloodmobile On Thursday, April 9 from 1 - 6 p.m., the Huron Public Library will host the Red Cross Bloodmobile. To donate blood you must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds and have not donated in the last 56 days. Personnel will be on hand to answer questions or call the Red Cross at 419-626-1641 for more details. Second Thursday Seminar Edible landscaping has undergone a recent revival. On Thursday, April 9 at 7 p.m. Sharon Barnes will be at the Huron Public Library to teach us how to add edible plants into your landscape and enjoy the harvest. This event is free and open to the public. To register, call 419-433-5009, stop in or email huron@huronlibrary.org. American Red Cross Babysitting Class Let the Red Cross teach your child babysitting skills. The Huron Public Library will host the American Red Cross Babysitting Class on Tuesday, April 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Participants must be 11 years or older. Class size is limited to
Parks & Rec 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) 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. 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 and at our office. Forms have also been distributed to local school offices. 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 smallside (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. PreRegistration 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 8:30am10:00am, 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! Safety Town 2009 at Shawnee Elementary This is one of the most important educational programs for
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young children who will be entering Kindergarten in the fall. This 7-day program is a planned curriculum program incorporating classroom activities to familiarize children with the school setting. This year Safety Town will take place from June 17-25 at Shawnee Elementary School (please note this location change) 712 Cleveland Road East; Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, from 9am-11:30. Thursday, June 25th is Graduation Day….students and parents attend for a Graduation Ceremony/Party! The registration fee is $35 for Residents and $40 for Non-Residents, the deadline for registration is May 15, 2009. Safety Town Registration Forms are available on our website or at the office. Nickel Plate Beach ~ Season Parking Passes Passes are available now for the 2009 season! Applications are available on our website or stop by the office. The Nickel Plate Season Parking Pass entitles the registered holder the ability to park one (1) licensed vehicle at Nickel Plate Beach during beach hours (dawn to dusk) throughout the season (Memorial Day to Labor Day). The cost for a season pass is $20 Residents and $30 for Non-Residents. Bargains for Baby Sale ~ May 16th ~ 9am-1pm Time to start spring cleaning and make some money in the process. Sell your gently-used infant/toddler items at the annual “Bargains for Baby sale at the Huron Boat Basin! This sale draws a nice crowd. $8/space, spaces approximately 9 x 19 (size of a parking space), you bring your own tables, we do all the advertising for you. This event is held rain or shine. Pre-registration required. Use the general program registration form
12 participants with a minimum of 6. Please bring a sack lunch, a drink and a snack, a life-sized doll, a receiving blanket and a diaper if available. The cost is $35; please pay by check (no cash) payable to American Red Cross. For more information or to register, call the Red Cross at 419-626-1641 or 1-800-589-2286. Red Cross Bloodmobile On Thursday, April 9 from 1 - 6 p.m., the Huron Public Library will host the Red Cross Bloodmobile. To donate blood you must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds and have not donated in the last 56 days. Personnel will be on hand to answer questions or call the Red Cross at 419-626-1641 for more details. Food for Fines Help the needy and get rid of those library fines! The Huron Public Library celebrates National Library Week with Food for Fines from April 12 to 18. If you have an overdue item, bring it in along with a nonperishable food item, and we will waive the fine for that item. Food for Fines does not apply to previous fines. Donations will be distributed by the Huron Food Pantry. For more information call 419-433-5009. CALLING ALL FRIENDS OF THE HURON PUBLIC LIBRARY. Please call SUZY SMERCINA at 419-433-3156, if you are willing and able to assist with flower sales for a Friends Spring Fund Raiser. The Friends will receive 50% profit of each sale. You will pick up your sales packets, each including a lovely poster of all the choices, from me. Your sales would have to be returned to me by April l8th. Seven to ten days after that, the flowers will arrive at the library where your costumers can pick them up. So please call soon.
Huron Parks and Recreation Mailing address: P.O. Box 468, Huron OH Office location: 110 Wall Street Phone: 419-433-8487 Fax: 419-433-0470 Email: hprd@cityofhuron.org Website:www.huronparks.org
available on our website or stop by the office. 2009 Tournaments at Fabens Park Huron Parks and Recreation has added a baseball tournament to our line-up this year! Registration packets are available on our website. Splashtacular Baseball Tournament will be held on Saturday and Sunday, June 20 & 21st. Divisions: 8U (Coach Pitch), 10U, 12U, and 14U. Registration limited to the first (8) registered teams in each division. Three (3) game minimum. Individual trophies for 1st and 2nd place. Pre-Registration required. Team Fee $275 The Blitz ASA Girls Fastptich Softball Tournament will be held on Saturday, July 18. Divisions: 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U. Registration limited to the first 8 registered teams in each division. Three (3) game minimum. Individual trophies for 1st and 2nd place. We are starting to see more out of state teams registering for this tournament this year. Pre-registration required. Deadline date: May 1, 2009. Team Fee: $250 Dawg Daze ASA Girls Fastpitch Softball Tournament will be held, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, July 31, August 1 & 2. Divisions: 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U & 18U. This is by far our largest tournament, 46 total teams, attracting competitive teams from NY, PA, MI, and OH each year. In fact, we have a waiting list at this time; as this tournament was full by March 1st! Having teams back year after year speaks volumes about this event and our park.
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The 25,000 square understand that there Sutton Center. “We Evelyn Benton who winner is store and The Suttonof the former Pharm foot building that used to house The agencies in the Suttonare a number of the card from Friendshipclicked her way to a $20 gas ment the GovernmentCenter to complePharm discount store, Center that were has been empty for complex to the seeking additional our next winner, just Food Stores. You might be south. For leasing office space, and we information, contact the original locationnearly a year. It was lieve we will be able benet and click on the log on to www.thebeacon. Brian Snyder at Snyder of a Food Town to accommodate that,” “Win it on the Web” says Snyder. The fi icon. nies at 419-797-6303. Group of Companal use of the building ––––––––– As part of a National Jeff Dornbusch Day of Community vice held on Martin Selected as Treasure Luther King Day this Serday, January 19, United r of Port Clinton MonWay in Ottawa County City School District sponsoring a special is perishable food itemsfood collection drive. Nonmay be dropped Sutton Center in The Port Clinton Port Clinton or at off at the Center in Ottawa County. any Senior Board of Education City School District excellence.” stated as its new treasurer hired Jeff Dornbusch dent of the Board David Belden, Presi––––––––– at the Tuesday, January of 13 board meeting. In spite of the horrible tensive experiences, Education. “His exMr. Dornbusch was weather on Saturday, both from business they had a very good lected from a field seand educational settings, of will help bring Island Bloodmobile. turnout for the Catawba fied applicants based several highly qualiinnovation and effi upon his experience ciency to the office woman Linda Snyder,In fact, according to chairand knowledge of Treasurer.” Belden of school they were able to their quota for the a Masters in Educational finance. He has exceed been blessed to havecontinued, “We have event. Administration outstanding contriand undergraduate butions from Jack ––––––––– degree in Business Coffman as our Acting Marketing from Bowling Archie Griffin is coming & Treasurer for the past to Oak Harbor! It another coup by the versity. Mr. DornbuschGreen State Unitransition of duties two months, and the is had previously ni group. He will be Ottawa County OSU Alumbeen the controller ing place next week.”to Jeff will begin takfor Bassett’s IGA, Gorhere on Thursday, 19 at Oak Harbor don Lumber Company Patrick Adkins, High School to speak.February pearance of the only the Treasurer of Benton and is currently The apSchools stated, “Jeff Superintendent of two-time Heisman Carroll Salem Lowinner will benefit cal School District. treasurer not only is a very well respected both the local Alumni Trophy in our area well as the Benton-Carrol but across “The Port Clinton Club as the State of Ohio. l-Salem School FounWe are very fortunate dation. Tickets are is very excited to fi Board of Education to have a person of $25 nd a treasurer of Jeff Jeff and $50 for the dinner for the dinner and speech stature after a thorough ’s our team, and I look ’s caliber as part of and autograph session. search forward process. you only want to We found strong to working with him.” If hear him speak, that mutual “I feel very fortunate only $5. For ticket pursuit of educational interests in the ticket is Dornbusch will replace information call Louis and operational nity to work for yet to have the opportuDr. Paul Lockschroeder at 419-898-5440. Damwood who recently retired from the district. district in Ottawa another great school County” said Dorn––––––––– busch. The Oak House 2009 Bowl-A-Thon will at Harbor Lanes on be held BY MAYOR JACQUELIN more information February 8 from 1-4 p.m. For E A. BIRD bowler, contributor on participating either as a or sponsor, call Lisa our previous year. 419-734-4417. According However Byers The year 2009 celebrates connections, the number with our current applications to the flyer sent out at Director Lisa Byers, for tap by could rise to 651 taps. versary of the incorporation the 118th AnniMarblehead Water The Village of is Striking!!!” (Get “The Difference You’ll Make Department has plenty of the Village of Marblehead. it???) additional growth. of capacity to take on On January 2, 1891 ––––––––– to be sound, in spite Financially, the Water Department continues our fore-fathers, State Representative hard work, dedication through Water Revenue Fundof the many challenges placed before Jeff Wagner of Sycamore, who represents a it. The is operating within of incorporation with and belief met their goal couple and continues to its projected budgets Southern-most Townships, of Ottawa County’s support itself in compliance municipality. By Aprilthe establishment of our Next spring we will will be the speaker with state laws. of the next 4th Thursday 1891, the Adminisat tration was formed clarifying tank that begin construction on a new solids Republican Lunch with: Mayor—Wins at the Port Clinton contact will work in tandem Griesser, Pres. Pro low Elk’s Lodge on BuckeyeBunch fier to assure our production with the existing clariTem—Tim Larkins, No reservations necessary…jus Blvd. cilmen—Henr y Pokey, Councapacity of 400 gallons This project is being ey, William Schmidt t show up! John Burns, Jerry per minute. further information, EPA that all systems done due to a requirement from the contact Joyce MurphyFor Eberwine and Legal and Dan Griesser. Village Clerk was Trac419-734-3459. at George Advisor—Solomon dancy in the event have sufficient components to assure Ohio One of the first plans Slauss. of redunof action was to develop ––––––––– been completed alongequipment failures. Previous projects ments and build a Village Departhave these same requirements, Village jail which lation of new feed opened December Thus the dream for including instalpumps. 7, 1891. the village began and Along with the new I hope many of you 118 years later. continues to this day, chemical feed system clarifier, we will also be constructing remember my niece, Though the names a new redundancies, a new that incorporates the required equipment Alison Wilford. Well, mains consistent with have changed over the years, the goal reour fore-fathers age and feed system, block building for activated carbon she's now Alison commonwealth as storand other equipment Enan enduring place to sustain our prominent to meet state standards right…and on Monupgrades necessary to dwell, work, and current and future visit for generations. This upgrades are all a result and all Ohio EPA requirements. day, she gave birth mission the soul of each elected These of EPA requirements official, employee, is deeply seeded in to not only comply to her second child, and are being and visitor to the municipality. volunteers, resident we will be able to with all requirements, but to also assuredone Though funding and Mason mains at a minimum, Christopher continue delivering that staffi customers. a quality product 7lbs. 4 oz. Mother Village of Marblehead and growth and cost continue to ng reto our rise, the held steadfast in 2008. President Pro Tem and baby are doing Our sole Utility remains the Village Water aison to the BPA andJohn Starcher continues to be the Village just fine. Water Plant is in Department. Liexcellent condition The Councilman Starcher Water Department. As since first top quality water to and elected, continues to serve residents and visitors. continues to provide beyond” his role in This is the result of all areas including the village “above and the on going efforts –––––––– acting mayor. Because various committees elected Board of Public of our employees The Ballet School and of his efforts, along and Public Affairs, Water with our Board of consists of President Affairs. Our current Board Membership ballet class for 3 andis starting a new Pre-School Utility offered by the Superintendent and employees, 4 year olds. Classes Tom Bird. Bob Biers Robert Boytim, George Danchisen, held on Saturday our sole and mornings from 10:30 will be generations. All are village remains strong and sound for Plant Superintenden continues to lead the department a.m. Space if very – 11:00 applauded for their future as Water efforts. partment maintain t. All certified employees of the Water calling Mary Ann limited so register today by DeSnider at 419-635-6106. Continued next week. by the Ohio EPA to ongoing Continuing Education as required maintain their Water itself has an EPA fi Certification. The lter rating of 400 gallons plant per minute per square foot area; this gives the plant a capacity gallons per minute or 552,960 gallons of 384 The average daily production per day. for the year was 127,113 gallons, which Sound Off .................... is 22.9% of our daily .2A Real Estate ................1-6 rated capacity. The B Beacon Bits ..................4 tion was 3,866,343 average monthly producgallons, which is 23.3%of A Sports ...........................2B the monthly rated R Records .................... production day thiscapacity. The maximum .....4A Business .......................3B year was July 4th 320,500 gallons, which with Entertainme E is 57.9% of the daily nt ..............5A Financial Focus ............3B rated capacity. Accordingly, the maximum production month Community Calendar Schools .................... S ..4B .....6A gallons produced, was July with 6,930,100 Joy Riedl, Classifieds .................... which is 41.7% Marketing Director monthly rated capacity. of our fires a Community Updates C at Otterbein North 5B shot down range ...7A Yellow Page Shore, Currently, there are during the PC Area of Commerce’s Dr. ............5B 614 active Chamber Business taps on water system. This is an increase of 14 the Civilian Marksmanship After Hours sponsored by the from indoor fi Program at Camp Various V ring range PHOTO Perry’s new BY BARBARA
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Health & Wellness Firelands Pharmacist Appointed Director of Pharmacy Firelands Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce that Jim Spicer, Pharm.D., CACP, recently accepted the position as Director of Pharmacy Services. In addition to his recent promotion, Spicer recently achieved the Certified Anticoagulation Care Provider (CACP) designation by the National Certification Board for Anticoagulation Providers and serves as the director of the Firelands Anticoagulation Clinic. The CACP credential is awarded to those individuals possessing advanced knowledge, skills and techniques in the field of anticoagulation. Currently, less than 2% of pharmacists in the country have the CACP certification. Firelands Regional Medical Center offers an Anticoagulation Clinic to assist in the management of medications (Warfarin/Coumadin and others) used to help prevent clots from forming in the body. Clinic staff work closely with physicians, patients and caregivers to assure appropriate therapy that will maximize the benefits and the patient’s quality-of-life while minimizing the risks of adverse effects associated with therapy. For more information about Firelands Regional Medical Center’s Anticoagulation Clinic, please call 419-557-6550. Spicer received a Doctor of Pharmacy from Ohio Northern University and has been an employee at Firelands Regional Medical Center for over five years. He currently resides in Vermilion with his wife Laura and their son. 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.
Firelands Regional Medical Center Clinical Laboratory Receives Accreditation from College of American Pathologists Firelands Regional Medical Center Clinical Laboratory, Sandusky, Ohio, has been awarded an accreditation by the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), based on the results of a recent on-site inspection. The laboratory’s director was advised of this national recognition and congratulated for the “excellence of the services being provided.” Firelands Regional Medical Center Clinical Laboratory is one of the more than 6,000 CAPaccredited laboratories nationwide. “The CAP Accreditation is designed to ensure the highest standard of care for laboratory patients,” said Cathy Owens, Assistant Director of Laboratory Services at Firelands Regional Medical Center. “We are honored to be considered among the country’s best laboratories, an honor which reflects the hard work and dedication of our staff.” The CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program, begun in the early 1960s, is recognized by the federal government as being equal to or more stringent than the government’s own inspection program.
During the CAP accreditation process, inspectors examine the laboratory’s records and quality control of procedures for the preceding two years. CAP inspectors also examine the entire staff ’s qualifications, the laboratory’s equipment, facilities, safety program and record, as well as the overall management of the laboratory. This stringent inspection program is designed to specifically ensure the highest standard of care for the laboratory’s patients. The College of American Pathologists is a medical society serving nearly 16,000 physician members and the laboratory community throughout the world. It is the world’s largest association composed exclusively of pathologists and is widely considered the leader in laboratory quality assurance. The CAP is an advocate for high-quality and cost-effective medical care. Firelands Regional Medical Center is a 401bed, 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.
LifeCourse Offered by Stein Hospice A six-week course which explores the feeling and philosophies of the death and dying process will be offered by Stein Hospice at Magruder Hospital on Fridays, April 17 through May 22 from 9 a.m. to noon. The session will cover such topics as concepts of death and dying, pain management, non-pharmacologic interventions, communications skills, family dynamics, care and comfort, advance care planning, spirituality and bereavement.
Community members, healthcare professionals and anyone wishing to become a patient/family care volunteer for Stein Hospice is invited to attend. There is no fee. The LifeCourse is sponsored, in part, by a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Faith in Action. For more information or to register, contact Julie Camp, Stein Hospice Volunteer Coordinator at 419-625-5269 or 1-800-625-5269.
Did you order an Easter Basket for your Pet yet? The Humane Society of Erie County is offering colorful baskets filled with toys, treats and goodies for your dog or cat! Each basket will be custom filled based on your pet’s size, age and preferences. $15 donation per basket Orders can be placed by calling the shelter at 419-626-6220. Baskets will be available for pick up at the shelter April 6-10. All proceeds benefit the shelter’s many homeless animals.
Spring Is Ankle Sprain Season in Ohio Spring is sports season for many amateur athletes and weekend warriors in the Firelands area. It’s also ankle sprain season for one area foot and ankle surgeon. Martin, Lesnak DPM, FACFAS, a foot and ankle surgeon with an office in Huron, says ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries he treats this time of year. “As people emerge from their winter hibernation and start to get active again, they can injure their ankles playing sports such as basketball, baseball, tennis and soccer,” he says. Anyone who injures an ankle requires prompt medical treatment, whether it’s their first sprain or their fifth. Rest, ice, compression and elevation (R.I.C.E.) can reduce swelling and pain until the ankle can be evaluated and treated by a foot and ankle surgeon. A sprain may not always be a sprain; the ankle could be fractured. Dr. Lesnak notes that many athletes develop chronic ankle instability from repeated ankle sprains, causing their ankle to frequently “give way.” In some cases these players may require surgery. Proper rehabilitation of an ankle sprain reduces the likelihood of developing chronic ankle instability. Dr. Lesnak shares three spring ankle sprain prevention tips from FootPhysicians.com:
1. Perform warm-up stretches and exercises before playing sports. 2. Wear the right shoes for the sport. For example, don’t wear running shoes for sports that involve a lot of side-toside movement, such as tennis and Dr. Martin Lesnak, basketball. DPM, FACFAS 3. Wear an ankle brace if you’re recovering from an injury or have repeatedly sprained your ankle. FootPhysicians.com is the consumer Web site of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS). Lesnak is a member of the ACFAS and board certified. He earned his podiatric medical degree from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine and has been practicing in Huron for four years. Dr. Lesnak can be contacted at 419-433-4800.
Firelands Regional Medical Center Provides Health Screenings Firelands Regional Medical Center staff will be on board the Erie County Care-A-Van at the Huron Plaza, Huron on Tuesday, April 21st from 8 to 11 am. While on board, staff will be providing Free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings. Lipid Profiles will also be offered for $18.00. PLEASE NOTE: The Lipid Profile requires a 12 hour fasting period. No appointment is necessary. For more information, call Firelands Regional Medical Center
at 419-557-7410. Firelands Regional Medical Center is a 401bed, 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.
Childbirth Class Offered at Firelands Firelands Regional Medical Center will be offering a Childbirth Preparation class on Friday, April 3rd from 6 – 9 pm and continuing on Saturday, April 4th, from 9 am – 4 pm. Childbirth Preparation classes are held at Firelands Regional Medical Center, South Campus, 1912 Hayes Avenue, Sandusky. Participants will learn breathing patterns and relaxation exercises to be used during labor and delivery. Induction of labor, medication and anesthesia options, Caesarian birth and recovery will also be discussed. The cost for the class is $35 per couple. No one will be refused this course due to inability to pay. To register, call Firelands Regional Medical Center at 419-557-7840. (Note: Childbirth classes are taught by ex-
perienced obstetrical nurses from Firelands Regional Medical Center with a clinical background focused on contemporary childbirth methods. It is recommended that this course be taken during the last trimester of pregnancy and that expectant mothers select a class that ends at least three weeks before their due date). Firelands Regional Medical Center is a 401bed, 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.
Happiest Baby on the Block at Erie County Health Department Firelands Regional Medical Center, in coordination with the Erie County Health Department WIC office, will be offering the “Happiest Baby on the Block” parenting class on Wednesday, April 22nd from 12:30 – 2:30 pm at the Erie County Health Department, 420 Superior Street, Sandusky. This course is free of charge to WIC clients and is made possible through grant funding. “The Happiest Baby on the Block” is based on the techniques of world-renowned pediatrician, Dr. Harvey Karp. Dr. Karp has been featured on Good Morning America, The Dr. Phil Show, ABC World News Tonight, CNN, and numerous national radio programs.
The Happiest Baby program is a national curriculum and is taught by a certified instructor. Among the essential information offered to participants, parents will be taught a stepby-step approach to quickly soothe the fussiest baby. The methods are designed to increase sleep, parental confidence, and family harmony while decreasing stress, frustration, and exhaustion that many times are present when parents are adjusting to the changes a new baby brings. To register, call the Erie County Health Department at 419-626-5623. Parents will receive a take-home kit (DVD or VHS, and CD) valued at $40.00.
Firelands Auxiliary to Host Boutique to You Fundraiser The Firelands Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will sponsor Boutique To You – Designer Inspired Handbags and More. The first day of the sale will be Wednesday, April 22nd from 7 am – 4 pm in the community resource room of Firelands Regional Medical Center’s South Campus, 1912 Hayes Avenue. The sale will continue on Thursday, April 23rd from 9 am – 4 pm in main lobby at Firelands Regional Medical Center’s Main Campus, 1111 Hayes Avenue. Cash, checks, most major credit cards, or
Firelands payroll deduction will be accepted. Proceeds from the sale will benefit hospital projects and our patients. Firelands Regional Medical Center is a 401bed, full service, not-for-profit hospital. Serving a 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.
Firelands Offers Breastfeeding Class Firelands Regional Medical Center will be offering Breastfeeding Basics Education class on Saturday, April 18th from 9:30 am until 12 pm. The class will be held at Firelands Regional Medical Center’s Main Campus, 1111 Hayes Avenue, Sandusky. The class is designed to teach new parents the benefits of breastfeeding and how to successfully breastfeed their baby. The cost for this course is $10.00 – (No charge with coupon).
To register, please call Firelands Regional Medical Center at 419-557-7840. Firelands Regional Medical Center is a 401bed, 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.
Firelands Luncheon Club Firelands Regional Medical Center’s Luncheon Club will be held on Wednesday, April 22nd at the AMVETS, 307 Putnam Street, Sandusky. Kam M. Wong, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon with Sandusky Orthopedics & Rheumatology will present “Common Hand & Wrist Problems.” Registration and orders will be taken from 11:30 am until noon. A selection of specials will be offered, or participants can order off of the menu for a delicious meal at a very reasonable price. Reservations are required. Please call no later than Monday, April 20th for a reser-
vation. Reservations may be made by calling Firelands Regional Medical Center at 419-557-7840 or 1 800-342-1177, extension 7840. For more information, call Adele Hoffman at 419- 557-7722. Firelands Regional Medical Center is a 401bed, 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.
HOMETOWN NEWS | Thursday, April 2, 2009
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School Lunch Menus Huron City Schools Lunch Menu
St. Pete’s Lunch Menu Monday, April 6 French Toast Sausage Potato Applesauce Milk
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Tuesday, April 7 Hot Dog on Bun Potato Peach Turn-Over Milk
Tuesday April 7 Shredded Turkey on Bun Buttered Corn Fudgy Frosted Brownie Choice of Fruit Ice Cold Milk
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Thursday April 9 Domino Cheese Pizza Corn Oranges Milk
Thursday April 9 Lightly Breaded Chicken Patty on Bun Steamed Broccoli w/ Cheese Sauce Fresh Apple Slices Caramel Dip Ice Cold Milk
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Schools Huron Schools To Give Senior Appreciation Dinner On Tuesday, May 5, members of Huron High School’s student body, together with their sponsor teachers, administrators, and board of education members will be hosting a Huron Senior Citizens Appreciation Dinner. The students and teachers will be preparing a fine Italian dinner to be served to the first two hundred senior citizens who register for the event to be held in the high school cafeteria. Using the theme A Taste of Huron, the students would like to treat Huron’s seniors to this dinner in appreciation for their continued support of the city’s schools. The plan calls for seniors to arrive at the high school between 5 and 5:300 PM that evening with dinner served promptly at 5:30 PM. The students will be whipping up a dinner of Rigatoni and sauce, an Italian salad, and garlic bread, with various clubs creating the desserts. All of the materials for the meal will be donated by the following Huron businesses: Berardi’s Restaurant, Jim’s Pizza Box, Marconi’s Restaurant, the Culinary Vegetable Institute, and Mesenburg’s Catering. Guests will be experiencing some of the signature tastes from each of these establishments. After the dinner, the taste of Huron continues, with guest entertained by the students. There will be various musical selections and even dancing, for which the students will be preparing in coming weeks. We hear tell that they are practicing how to slow down and move to some of the sounds of the big bands from the 40’s and 50’s.
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After dinner and the entertainment, the students have planned even more for their guests. A room will be outfitted with a bank of computers so that any seniors wishing some quick, simple instruction in how to access the internet may learn how. (Their next visit to the library will certainly be more worthwhile as they check the stock market or surprise a grandkid with an email!). As guests leave for the parking lot, they will be escorted down the first floor hallway of the high school building to view some of the many changes that have occurred in the past year or two. They will first walk through a display of student art work. Students will next show off their new band room, then guide seniors through the refurbished home economic labs and classrooms. Students especially want all to view their new science wing and are planning demonstrations on the latest piece of instructional gadgetry, the SmartBoard technology. Be prepared for lots of bells and whistles there. Finally, on the way out the north door to their autos, guests will have a chance to see the latest computer laboratory setup. The evening will be a excellent opportunity for Huron’s senior citizens to enjoy a relaxed evening out, savor tastes of some of Huron’s finest eateries, and enjoy a taste of what Huron students can produce. To get in on this evening, seniors must have a reservation. And since the cafeteria will hold no more than two hundred folks, this one will fill up fast. Don’t miss out. Call 419-433-3171 to make your reservation now.
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Do you have old party dresses or formal dresses taking up your valuable storage space? The Huron High School National Honor Society wants to take them off your hands! On April 8th, Huron High School and Vermilion High School will be teaming up to host the First Annual Prom Dress Exchange. Here’s how the exchange works: National Honor Society at Huron High School and a club at Vermilion High School will be collecting dresses through April 8th in the Guidance Office. So if anyone has a dress they would like to donate, just drop it off at Huron High School weekdays between 7am and 3pm. The actual event will begin at 5pm on April 8th in the Huron High School gym. Those who donated a dress will be invited to pick out a new dress for free during the “Premier Shopping Hours” between 5pm and 6pm. After 6pm, the exchange will be open to anyone who did not donate a dress. Those who did not give a dress to the program can make a donation between five and ten dollars. National Honor Society will keep the exchange open until 8pm. This exchange is a great way to save money and get a jump-start on spring-cleaning! The community is encouraged to make donations at Huron High School and/or come to pick out a dress! So start cleaning out your closet and we’ll see you between 5pm and 8pm on April 8th!
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Spring Sports Preview Huron Boys and Girls Track Teams Open with Success The Girls and Boys high school track teams opened the season at the Margaretta Relays Saturday, March 28th. The Boys team won the meet and the the girls finished 4th. Scoring for the girls were the shot put, discus, distance medlay and shuttle hurdles relays which finished 6th, the 4x800m, the 4x400m and sprint medlay relays finished 3rd, the 4x100m relay finished 2nd, and the high jump team of Abby Strbjak, Devon Koenig, Ashley Stacey and the 4x200m relay team of Devon Koenig, Katie Thorne, Elizabeth Pucci and Abby Stbjak finished 1st. The boys team was lead by the shot put team which was 6th; the 4x1600 relay, the distance
medley, high jump relay, and pole vault relay all finished 4th. The Long Jump relay and the sprint medley teams finished 2nd. Finishing first for the boys were: the Discus relay team of Cameron Fulford, Andrew Fantozzi, and Matt Likes, the 4x100m relay team of Justin Hick, Andrew Fantozzi, Matt Acierto, and Nick Rivera, the 4x200m relay team of Craig Thorne, Dom Frank, Matt Lehrer, and Nick Rivera, and the 4x400m relay team of Craig Thorne, Matt Lehrer, Ryan Biddlecombe, and Jake Hillman. Congratulations to all the runners and good luck the rest of the season.
BOYS TENNIS Front Row L-R: Jonathon Hicks, Pat Moore, Zach Dusza, Max Gimperling, Ben Myers, Tylor Crawford. Row 2 L-R: Andrew Thorn, Bryce Haase, Caleb Enderle, Josh Hillman, John Dusza, Ethan Felton. Row 3 L-R: Nile Olds, Ben Washburn, Matt Wray, Zack Taylor, Dominic Vacca. Row 4 L-R: Nathan Reineck, Billy Graves, Head Coach Ryan Greer, Rory Kaip, Clinton Boos
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Front row L-R: Brent Steyns, Ben DeLamatre, Matt Lehrer, Tyler Kreuger, Michael Fischer, Cameron Fulford, Jacob Riddle, Dom Frank. Row 2 L-R: Brad Gerber, Craig Thorne, Andrew Fantozzi, Matt Likes, Matt Clark. Row 3 L-R: Asst Coach Jackie Collins, Tyler Sams, Dan Nagy, Greg Burlovich, Joey Bogden, Matt King, Dylan Goff, Zach Blodgett, Liam Galvin, Brandon Kreuger.Row 4 L-R: Michael Post, Michael Zeck, Kevin Bechtel, Nathan Schaefer, Ryan McNulty, Treyvon Matthews, Nico Samaniego, Evan Napholz, Jalen Alexander, Ryan Biddlecombe Row 5 L-R: Jordan Romick, Tyler Watson, Jake Hillman, Nick Lowy, Jimmy Moriarty, Josh Marshall, Dylan Corwin, Zack Hemker, Matthew Buckingham, Ikki TanakamRow 6 L-R: Cody Crandall, Carlton, Cherry, Tyler Colley, Dexter Fortune, Justin Hicks, Cody Henderson,mBrett Mullinsm. Row 7 L-R: Asst Coach Roberta Collins, Asst Coach John Post, Asst Coach Myles Majoy, Head Coach Bill Scott
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Some parts of your tax return change every year. Standard deductions and exemption amount to name two. Some changes go away then come back. Some are set to expire and then get extended. Here is a short list from IRS on what is happening for your 2008 return.
Here are a few tax law changes you may want to note before filing your 2008 federal tax return: 1. Expiring Tax Breaks Renewed The following popular tax breaks were renewed for tax-years 2008 and 2009: - Deduction for state and local sales taxes on Form 1040 Schedule A, Line 5 - Educator expense deduction on Form 1040, Line 23 or Form 1040A, Line 16 - Tuition and fees deduction on Form 8917 In addition, the residential energy-efficient property credit is extended through 2016. In general, solar electric, solar water heating and fuel cell property qualify for this credit. Starting in 2008, small wind energy and geothermal heat pump property also qualify. 2. Standard Deduction Increased for Most Taxpayers The 2008 basic standard deductions all increased. They are: - $10,900 for married couples filing a joint return and qualifying widows and widowers - $5,450 for singles and married individuals filing separate returns - $8,000 for heads of household Beginning this year, taxpayers can claim an additional standard deduction based on the state or local real-estate taxes paid in 2008. Also new for 2008, a taxpayer can increase his standard deduction by the net disaster losses suffered from a federally declared disaster. 3. Contribution Limits Rise for IRAs and Other Retirement Plans
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This filing season, more people can make tax-deductible contributions to a traditional IRA. The deduction is phased out for singles and heads of household who are covered by a workplace retirement plan and have modified adjusted gross incomes between $53,000 and $63,000. For married couples filing jointly, the income phase-out range is $85,000 to $105,000. 4. Standard Mileage Rates Adjusted for 2008 The standard mileage rates for business use of a vehicle: - 50.5 cents per mile from Jan. 1 to June 30, 2008 - 58.5 cents per mile driven during the rest of 2008 - The standard mileage rates for the cost of operating a vehicle for medical reasons or a deductible move: - 19 cents per mile Jan. 1 to June 30, 2008 - 27 cents from July 1 to Dec. 31, 2008 The standard mileage rate for using a car to provide services to charitable organizations remains at 14 cents a mile. Special rates apply to the Midwest disaster area. 5. Kiddie Tax Revised The tax on a child’s investment income previously only applied to children younger than age 18. It now applies if the child has investment income greater than $1,800 and is: - Younger than 18 - 18 years of age and had earned income that was equal to or less than half of his or her total support in 2008 - Older than 18 and younger than 24, a student and during 2008 had earned income that was equal to or less than half of his or her total support.
Boy Scout Troop 31 of the First Presbyterian Church of Huron honored two young men at an Eagle Court of Honor and reception on Sunday, March 29, 2009. Thomas Kyer and Bryce Haase were presented their Eagle Scout award, the highest rank of the Boy Scouts of America. It was fitting that these two young men, who started together in Cub Scouts with Pack 31 as first graders and have become good friends, would share in this special occasion. The fact that a boy is an Eagle Scout has always carried with it a special significance, not only in Scouting but also as he enters higher education, business or industry, and community service. The award is a performance based achievement whose standards have been well maintained over the years. To earn the Eagle Scout rank, each boy must complete 21 merit badges and plan, develop and give leadership to others in a service project that benefits their community. Not every boy who joins Scouting earns the Eagle Scout rank. In fact, only two percent of all Scouts do. Thomas Kyer, son of Julie and Delbert Kyer, is a sophomore at Huron High School. He is a member of the National Honor Society, band, wrestling and tennis teams. This summer, Thomas will be participating, for the second time, in a backpacking high adventure trip with other Scouts from the Heart of Ohio Council at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. For his Eagle project, Thomas planned and organized the construction of raised flower beds and a surrounding walkway at the Ohio Veterans Home. Veterans are now able to plant and tend to colorful flowers which brighten their day whether they are walking by or confined to a wheelchair. Bryce Haase, son of Barbara and Richard Haase, is a sopho-
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more at Huron High School. Bryce is a member of the National Honor Society, band, and the tennis team. He worked last summer as a Counselor-In-Training at the Firelands Scout Reservation for the Heart of Ohio Council. For his Eagle project, Bryce planned and organized the development of a nature trail for the City of Sandusky and Erie MetroParks. The Gateway Trail is situated on the site of the former Sandusky Drive-In Theater and can be accessed from the Eagles Point MetroPark parking lot. Bryce joins his brother, Ashden, and father in achieving the Eagle Scout rank.
Eagle Scouts Bryce Haase (left) and Thomas Kyer (right).
Firelands Area Art League 34TH Annual Arts Festival The 34th Annual Firelands Area Art Show and Sale Festival will be held April 4th and 5th at the Ernsthausen Performing Arts Center, Norwalk High School 350 Shady Lane Dr., Norwalk. Works of art by 50 artists in a variety of media will be shown, including acrylics, oil, watercolor, pastels, silk painting, photography, sculpture, pencil and charcoal drawing, jewelry, and pottery, in the foyer of the arts center in the artist’s individual booths, in addition to the formal setting in the gallery. Local artists from Sandusky, Huron, Bellevue, and Norwalk, as well as from Avon Lake, Elyria, Vermilion and Wellington will be showing. The show will be juried by Karen Milaldi and Barbara Rollins of Oberlin. A preview and awards reception will be held Friday evening, April 3rd from 7-9pm. Many participating artists will be present at the reception. The annual Ruth Monroe Memorial Award for an outstanding watercolor is one of the most coveted awards. A special display of the works of our 2009 Scholarship winner, Jeremy Miller from Norwalk High School, will be shown. Watercolor paintings will be raffled to support our scholarship fund. The drawings will be held at the close of the show, Sunday afternoon. Debra Koziak of Elyria will demonstrate creating portraits with pastels throughout the weekend. The show will include High School students, any student wishing to participate may bring one painting on Thursday, April 2nd from 5-7 pm. Judging the student show will be Beverly Anderson, retired art instructor in the Edison School system. No entry fee is charged for the students. Members of the Firelands Area Art League cordially invite everyone to attend this fine show. A wonderful family friendly opportunity to view the broad range of outstanding creative local talent available. The show is open to the public at no charge. Show hours are Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm. Those wishing to exhibit should bring their works of art to the Ernstahausen Performing Arts Center, Norwalk High School, 350 Shady Lane Dr. between 5 and 7 pm, Thursday, April 2nd, 2009.
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