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LIGHTHOUSE 1/2 MARATHON & 5K KALAHARI KID’S FUN RUN SAT. MAY 2 HHS STADIUM
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A field of several hundred runners, from throughout Ohio and several nearby states, are expected for the Huron Bicentennial Lighthouse Half Marathon & 5K Run, on Saturday, May 2. Joining the adult runners for the first time this year, will be a field of youngsters participating in the Kalahari Kid’s 1K Fun Run. They will add lots of excitement and enthusiasm to the 11th annual running event sponsored by the Huron Chamber of Commerce. Kalahari Waterpark Resorts generously agreed to sponsor the Fun Run, providing colorful commemorative T-shirts to runners up to 12 years of age. Registration fee is $2. The fast, scenic Half Marathon & 5K courses, which wind around the shores of Lake Erie and down into Nickel Plate Park, will start and finish at Huron High School Memorial Stadium, with the Half Marathon starting at 8 a.m. and the 5K at 8:15 a.m. The Fun Run will get under way as soon as all the adults runners set out from the starting line. In addition to the medals for top runners in each category, special awards will be presented to the fastest overall man and woman from Hu-
ron and from Erie County. Following the race, awards will be presented, runners will be treated to refreshments and the chance to win many door prizes. Registration forms are available at the Chamber office, 509 Huron St., and at the Chamber website, www.huron.net. Major benefactors for the scholarship fundraising event are: Firelands Regional Medical Center, Kalahari Waterpark Resorts, NOMS Healthcare and River’s Edge Inn. Race sponsors include: Arby’s – Huron, Artino Ford, Barnes Nursery, Bennett’s Novelties, Buckeye CableSystem, Cornell’s Foods, Cruise One. Discount Drug Mart, Domino’s Pizza, Edward Jones Investments: Stephen C. Furey, Johnnie E. Leonhardt, Allison Morris, Jeff Wehner; Firelands Montessori Academy, First Merit Bank, Fox Sanitation, Dr. John Heilman, Huron Eagles, Huron Market, Huron Pizza House, Huron Podiatry, Huron Rotary, Jim’s Pizza Box, Subway and the Lodge at Sawmill Creek Proceeds from the races are used to provide scholarships to two graduating members of the track team at Huron High School. For information phone 419.433.5700.
A Kid’s Fun Run , sponsored by Kalahari, Waterpark Resorts, will add excitement to this year’s Chamber of Commerce Lighthouse Half Marathon & 5K Run.
Welcome Fisherman
The Huron Rotary was host to Cleveland Indian’s Bob DiBiasio, VP of Public Relations, at their last meeting. This is the second year that he has spoke to the club. His insight into the Indians is always worth listening to. He has been working in major league baseball for 31 years of which 30 years have been with the Indians. The Huron Rotary meets at noon each Tuesday at the Huron Egles Club.
Ever want to go to a school on how to fish for Walleye in our area. Well, that’s what will be happening starting on Friday morning here in Huron. The teaching group, Walleye 101, will be hosting at least 75 fishermen from across the Midwest here starting on Friday and ending on Sunday. This is a teaching program that not only gives you class room work but has you on the water fishing after each of the class room sessions. The Huron Conservation Club will be the home base for the classroom programs, with the fisherman using Holiday Harbor as their launching point. This program is being heavily supported by the Fish Huron Ohio group, which works to promote fishing in Huron throughout the Midwest. This is done thru their website, www.fishhuronohio.com. So if you want to see the walleye that the fisherman have caught come to J n J’s Harbor Drive Thru between 3 p.m and 5:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. You won’t be disappointed. By the way this is the first of three visits to Huron that Walleye 101 will make this year.
Huron Bicentennial Float In Progress Huron Bicentennial Float is being constructed by Huronite, Richard Durkin. The pictures show you the school bus that Richard started with, the bus at the beginning of the modifications and what the bus will look like when done. This huge undertaking to build this self propelled float is a labor of love for Richard. But the costs associated with this float are starting to add up. Anyone interested in donating to the cost of building the float would be encouraged to contact the Huron Chamber of Commerce at 419-433-5700 for details. Watch the Home Town News for progress pictures
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Troop Hosting Spaghetti Dinner Boy Scout Troop 31 of the First Presbyterian Church of Huron, 225 Williams Street, is having their semi-annual Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, May 1, 2009 from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Forget cooking dinner and take your spouse and family out for a delicious spaghetti dinner with or without meatballs, salad, dinner rolls, and an assortment of homemade desserts to select from. Cost is $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for children. Carry outs are available. Money raised from the dinner helps Scouts attend summer camp and participate in other Scouting activities.
Dr. Andrew J. Kurtz and Lovey Leavell receive ‘Links to Progress Award’ from BGSU Firelands Dr. Andrew J. Kurtz, associate dean, and student Lovey Leavell received the top service award at the college’s 40th annual Recognition Program held Friday (April 17) in the Cedar Point Center. Links to Progress is the most prestigious service award at BGSU Firelands. It is presented to the person or organization of the campus community who has been a significant link in the chain of growth of BGSU Firelands. This person or organization must be/must have been instrumental in linking the College to the broader human community. The criteria are: 1. Award is open to all members of the college community. 2. The person nominated must be considered for his/her efforts during his/her association with BGSU Firelands. 3. If the nominee is a student, he/she must be in good academic standing. 4. Nominations should be based on the following qualities: leadership, service, dedication to the growth of the college, and initiative in an extraordinary manner. Kurtz is currently the associate dean. He earned his doctorate from Carnegie Mellon University, his master’s degree from Miami University and his bachelor’s degree from the College of Wooster. He was named associate dean in 2007. Prior to that, he served as chair of the humanities department. As associate dean, Kurtz was instrumental in establishing a partnership with North Point Educational Service Center (formerly EHOESC) to obtain a $225,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Education to increase the number of high school students earning college credit. The grant generated $400,000 in revenue and impacted 338 high school students. Kurtz, working in cooperation with Dr. Bonnie Fink, director of the BGSU Center for Teaching and Learning, presented his work with dual enrollment at the Libraries, Learning and Technology conference, held in March in Columbus. He also started a website to initiate discussion of dual credit: www.dualcreditohio.com. He worked with United Way of Erie County to secure a BGSU Partnerships for Community Action/Center for Innovative and Transformative Education grant to recruit young professionals for service on non-profit advisory boards. Kurtz co-authored a grant for the stackable certificates program initiated through the Ohio Skills Bank, Economic Development Region 1. To secure the grant, he developed a model for an online remediation curriculum for non-traditional students. Kurtz and his family live in Huron. Lovey Leavell is a non-traditional student who earned her associate of arts degree in 2008. She is currently a candidate for a bachelor of liberal studies (‘10). She was active in Student Government from 2007-2008 as academic committee chair and First Book cochair. In 2008-2009 she served as an active member of the First Book-BGSU Firelands board. Leavell is very active at the College and in the community. She works with the ElderCollege and was a team member of the University’s Model United Nations program. She is a member of the Sandusky Branch of the NAACP and was extremely active in the campaign to elect Ohio House Representative Dennis E. Murray (D-Sandusky). “Lovey is always looking for ways to better the campus through fresh ideas for both traditional and non-traditional students. Her drive is unmatched and her dedication is pure. Lovey does not seek public recognition but rather seeks achievement and betterment of BGSU Firelands,” said her nominator. Leavell and her husband, Dan, live in Sandusky.
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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 First Presbyterian Church 225 Williams St., Huron; 419-433-5018. Sunday Worship with 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. 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. at Sheri’s Coffee House in Norwalk 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 8:00-11:00 Nursery and toddler care 6:30 p.m. – 7th & 8th grade Youth Group & Confirmation Class Senior High Ministry
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. 3-5 grade Girls Youth Group— Sundays, 6-7:30 p.m. “The Biggest Loser” campaign drive focuses on weight loss, new visitors and faithfulness in attendance. Call Pastor Brenton for more information.
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 am-2pm, Thur. 9am-9pm 1st & 3rd Sat. 9am-5pm
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. Youth Group—6 p.m. Sunday. Food Pantry—9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays. Salvation Army Service Unit— 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursdays, by appointment only. St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church 15617 Mason Rd., Vermilion Rev. Dr. Karl Fry, Pastor 440-967-9886 www.lutheransonline.com/ stmattvermlcms Sunday School/ Bible Study 9:30 Ladies Bible Fellowship 9:15 Sunday Worship 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.
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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 OBITUARIES BIRTHS Bonnie J. Morgan, Jan. 25, 1925 - April 15, 2009 Bonnie J. Morgan, 84, formerly of Olmsted Falls, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in Huron, where she made her home for the past 15 years. She was the beloved wife for nearly 62 years of James L.; treasured mother of James C. (Linda), Theodore, Beth Payne (Gary), Lori Craig (Don), Stephen, Susan Miller (David) and Tokiko Okamoto (Junji); devoted grandmother of Patrick, Kevin and Daniel Craig; Rebecca, Shauna and Colleen Payne; Evan and Carly Morgan; Jake, Jillian and Kendall Miller; and Ray and Shaw Okamoto. She also leaves Jim to care for their cats, Corky and Sonny. The memorial service will be announced later. Arrangements are being attended to by Dostal Funeral Service, North Olmstead, Ohio. Contributions are suggested to Admiral’s Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, designated for their activities, 1920 Cleveland Road W., Huron, OH 44839. A guest book is available at dostalfuneralservices.com.
April 15, 2009 Mike & Alex Case,Norwalk, son Michael Kennedy & Roslyn Ramsey, Sandusky, daughter April 16, 2009 Bufford & Fernanda Caldwell, Sandusky, son Aaron & Angie Kalizewski, Norwalk, son & daughter Joseph & Ramona Daniels, Sandusky, daughter Angela Isaac, Port Clinton, twin daughters April 17, 2009 Adam & Crystal Fouse, Sandusky, son Bradley & Joleen Dillender, Sandusky, daughter April 19, 2009 Rashan Wilson & Charlene Wright, Sandusky, son April 21, 2009 Christopher Brown & Jamie Weaver, Sandusky, son Cory Ritz & Elizabeth Radatz, Sandusky, son Kirk & Andrea Edwards, Castalia, son
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HURON HOMETOWN NEWS | Thursday, April 23 , 2009
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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 are 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.
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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 will keep slugs under control. The beer must be continuously replaced as it will lose its effectiveness with age and dilution. We don’t know why this works, 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!
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.
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City Wide Clean-Up Event~ this Saturday, April 25th Volunteers stop in at the Huron Parks and Recreation Garage (110 Wall Street) where you can enjoy a quick breakfast snack anytime between 8:30am & 10am (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
Erie MetroParks SANDUSKY GREENHOUSE OPEN HOUSE & ARBOR DAY TREE PLANTING Sat, Apr 25, 9 am-1 pm, Sandusky Greenhouse, 620 Elm St, Sandusky (just east of the intersection of Hancock and Monroe Streets)-Learn all about the exciting “eco-green” improvements and how to become a Friend of the Sandusky Greenhouse. Tree planting ceremony at 10:30 am. Refreshments served. Pre-register online at www.eriemetroparks.org or (419) 625-7783 x221. DON’T CONTAIN YOURSELF: SPREAD THE WORD Sat, Apr 25, 1:30-2:30 pm, Sandusky Library, 114 W. Adams St-Be an Earth Day messenger and spread the news about the library’s Earth Day event. Ages 3-7 yrs are invited to join in on some special stories and try their own green thumb skills at recycling and planting a container garden of their own. Pre-register online at www.eriemetroparks.org or (419) 625-7783 x221. WASHINGTON PARKS: PAST & PRESENT Sat, Apr 25, 1:30 -2:30 pm, Sandusky Library, 114 W. Adams St-Discover the history and celebrate the future of Sandusky’s crown jewel-Washington Park. Presented by Tom Speir, Sandusky City Greenhouse Foreman. Pre-register online at www.eriemetroparks.org or (419) 625-7783 x221. FARM ANIMAL PARK OPEN HOUSE Sat, Apr 25, 2-4 pm, Steinen Bicentennial Barn, Perkins AveStop by and discover the MetroParks newest attraction. Meet the resident animals and their energetic caretaker-Melissa Viviano. Witness the unveiling of the recycled plastic park sign made locally by Double S Industries. Find out about all the programming opportunities for your family or group. Pre-register online at www.eriemetroparks.org or (419) 6257783 x221. BOOK DISCUSSION: TEETH OF THE LION: THE STORY OF THE BELOVED AND DESPISED DANDELION BY ANITA SANCHEZ Sat, Apr 25, 12-1:30 pm, Old Woman Creek Reserve, 2514 Cleveland Rd, Huron-Join the Friends of Old Woman Creek to learn the connection between the dandelion and the settlers. Discuss how Native Americans felt about this amazing plant. Find out why the dandelion is compared with medics on a battle field. Bring your lunch and ideas about getting children out into nature. Sponsored by the Friends of Old Woman Creek. Pre-register online at www.eriemetroparks. org or (419) 625-7783 x221.
Safety Town 2009 at Shawnee Elementary This is one of the most important educational programs for 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 9am11:30. 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. Safety Town Teachers needed! The Huron Parks & Recreation Department is looking for
EARTH DAY OPEN HOUSE AT BACK TO THE WILD Sun, Apr 26, 1-4 pm, Back to the Wild Rehabilitation Center, 4504 Bardshar Rd, Castalia-Where better to celebrate the spirit of Earth Day, than at Back to the Wild. Discover how Mona Rutger has created an eco-reserve right in Erie County. Pre-register online at www.eriemetroparks.org or (419) 6257783 x221. BLUEBELL HIKE AT THE COUPLING RESERVE, Mon, Apr 27, 6:30-7:30 pm, Coupling Reserve parking lotA forest floor carpeted with Virginia Bluebells in the early spring will show no traces of the plant in the summer. You have to view them NOW and they are spectacular!! Pre-register online at www.eriemetroparks.org or (419) 625-7783 x221. GREEN THUMB EDUCATION SERIES: PRUNING METHODS FOR EVERGREENS Tue, Apr 28, 10-11 am, McBride Arboretum Visitors Center, BGSU Firelands-Free hands-on instruction from the Erie MetroParks Horticulturist on pruning evergreens. Pre-register online at www.eriemetroparks.org or (419) 625-7783 x221. FIRELANDS AUDUBON-CONSERVATION AND AGRICULTURE FOR A NEW MILLENIUM Tue, Apr 28, 7-8:30 pm, Osborn Park, Frost Center-Local farmer and Huron Township Trustee Ed Enderle contrasts how things used to be done on the farm, with how they are done now. Refreshments served after the program. For more information contact Mary Warren at 419-6257136 or visit www.firelandsaudubon.org. Pre-register online at www.eriemetroparks.org or (419) 625-7783 x221. MILLIONS OF TRILLIUMS WILDFLOWER WALK Thu, Apr 30, 6:30-8 pm, Back to the Wild Rehabilitation Center, 4504 Bardshar Rd, Castalia-One of the hidden treasures of Erie County is the almost pristine wood lot on the grounds of Back to the Wild. Join Mona Rutger for an upclose look at the most spectacular bloom of Trillium in the area. Pre-register online at www.eriemetroparks.org or (419) 625-7783 x221. TAKE THE KID’S FISHING DERBY Sat, May 2, 9-9:30 am registration, fish from 9:30-11:30 am, Shoreline Park, Downtown Sandusky--Children ages 5-17 can fish and win prizes! Held rain or shine! Bring your parent, poles, tackle, bucket and bait. Co-sponsored by the Sandusky Recreation Department and the Western Basin Sport Fishing Association. Pre-register online at www.eriemetroparks.org or (419) 625-7783 x221.
Library Huron Public Library Winter Hours Monday - Thursday 10 AM - 8:30 PM Friday & Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM Sunday 1 – 4 PM Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Is lead-based paint still a health hazard? Join us at the Huron Public Library on Saturday, April 25 at 11 a.m. to learn about the health hazards of lead-based paints and government programs available to families and business for its safe removal. This program is presented in cooperation with Erie County General Health District and the City of Sandusky. Presenters are Tim King and Bob England. This program is free. To register, stop in, call 419-433-5009 or email huron@ huronlibrary.org. Chess for family members of all Ages, Do you enjoy a good game of chess? Be sure not to miss Saturday, April 25 from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. at the Huron Public Library, when family members of all ages are invited to match up for a good game of chess. Friends of the Huron Public Library Friends of the Huron Public Library, a volunteer group which assists the library in many ways, would like to invite old Friends and anyone interested in becoming a Friend to attend the annual meeting on Wednesday, May 6 at 7 p.m. at the library. At this meeting, we will discuss election of officers and plans for future fund raisers such as the Art on a Stick, the Book Sale in July as well as helpers for the dinner theater also coming in July. This is a great meeting to attend to learn about fundraisers we do and all the ways we help the library. These are all great ways to have fun and contribute to
a good cause at the same time. Please come and be a part of your local library. Autohold Be sure not to miss the newest releases, have your name added automatically to the newest books by selected bestselling authors hold list—simply use Autohold. To take advantage of this service, log on to www.huronlibrary.org choose Reading Room, click on Autohold, you will go directly to the Autohold page. If you have not already registered, click on register. Fill in the form and submit. A message saying “when you are successfully registered, you will be sent to the login page” appears, click ok. The welcome page opens, click on “logout” in the upper right-hand corner of this page, you will automatically be taken to the login page. After you login, you will able to select authors and add them to your list and submit. Viola! You are done—all this in a matter of minutes. So why wait any longer to be one of the first to be put on hold for all the newest book releases. If you need assistance, ask at the circulation desk or call 419-433-5009. Mother’s Day Craft Everyone in Kindergarten through second grade is welcome to join us at the library on Thursday, April 30 from 6 -7 p.m. to make a homemade Mother’s Day gift that Mom will treasure. To register for this craft program or for more information, call 419-433-5009 or e-mail us at huron@huronlibrary.org.
The Huron Public Library Board of Trustees gratefully acknowledges the following donations to the library: In memory of Dorothy Posavad, Just Take My Heart, and Always Looking Up from Mr. & Mrs. Gary Everett.
Huron Schools Senior Appreciation Dinner Last call! Reservations are still being accepted for the Huron City Schools’ Senior Citizens Appreciation Dinner being given at Huron High School on May 5th. Festivities begin at 5 :30 PM. There is still some space left, but you need to hurry to reserve your seats. Call 419-433-3171 to sign up. The meal is being provided courtesy of several restaurants in town. Students will be preparing and serving to the seniors a fine Italian dinner, then displaying some of their considerable talents afterwards. Guests will have an
opportunity to inspect the high school’s new science and home economics wing and computer labs before leaving for home. In fact, one group of students will provide some hands-on opportunities for any seniors who wish to learn how to go on line and use a computer for internet researching of subjects that interest them. Call immediately for your reservations for this free meal so you are not disappointed on May 5th. Only the first two hundred to call can be accommodated. See you there!
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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 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. Preregistration required. Use the general program registration form available on our website or stop by the office.
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Splashtacular 2009 Baseball Tournament We’re bringing a baseball tournament to Fabens Park this year! The Splashtacular Tournament will be held Saturday & Sunday, June 20 & 21st. Tournament is open to the following divisions: 8U (Coach Pitch), 10U, 12U, 14U. Details: Limited to the first 8 registered teams in each division; 3 game minimum; Individual trophies for 1st and 2nd place; team Fee $275. Registration packets are available on our website or at the office.
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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. 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!
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Health & Wellness Why should I do Resistance Training Ken Cutcher AFPA Certified Personal Trainer Anytime Fitness Huron and Sandusky
I hear it all the time. People ask me why they should do resistance training when all they want to do is lose weight. They tell me that they shouldn’t lift weights or do push-ups or squats because they don’t want to get big and bulky. These
people think that the key to their goals lies somewhere on the treadmill. Boy, are they in for a shocker. First off, cardiovascular exercise only burns calories while you are doing it. So unless you have all day to spend on the treadmill you’re not making the most of your time in the gym. What resistance training does for you is build lean muscle mass and lean muscle incinerates calories. Just one pound of lean muscle burns an extra 3500 calories per week,
even when you aren’t in the gym. Resistance training has also been proven to increase bone density, reduce the risk of falls in the elderly, and lower blood pressure. So, don’t short yourself. Get the most out of your fitness program and include resistance training. For more information on this and other fitness related topics contact Ken Cutcher at huronoh@anytimefitness.com or just stop by at Anytime Fitness in Huron and check us out.
Stork Express Program Offered Firelands Regional Medical Center will be hosting sessions of Stork Express on Saturday, May 9th and Saturday, May 23rd. Sessions will be held from 12 – 2 pm at Firelands Regional Medical Center’s Main Campus. Stork Express is a free program designed to give pregnant women the opportunity to start on paperwork that is required during their hospital stay. During the program, each participant will review and sign the necessary paperwork, watch the required safety video and take a tour of the OB
Department. Stork Express helps to cut down on the amount of paperwork during admission, allowing the focus to be on the birthing process. It also provides mom-to-be and her spouse/support person the opportunity to meet a nurse from the OB Department and ask any question that may be lingering as their exciting day approaches. Any mom-to-be that is at least 34 weeks into her pregnancy is welcome to attend. A spouse/support person is also welcome and is encouraged to participate.
To register for a session of Stork Express, please call 419557-7840. 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.
Womens’ Program “Skeletons in the Closet” Set Firelands Regional Medical Center will present the women’s health program “Skeletons in the Closet” on Thursday, May 7th. This fun and relaxing evening will be held at the Sandusky Yacht Club, 529 E. Water Street and will begin at 5:30 pm with registration, cash bar and dinner and will conclude at 7:30 pm with door prizes. The evening presentations will begin at 6 pm as James R. Berry, MD and Thomas A. Olexa, MD, Orthopedic Surgeons with Sandusky Orthopedics & Rheumatology present infor-
Firelands 55+ Club Morning Coffee Join Firelands 55+ Club on Wednesday, May 6th for Morning Coffee from 8 - 10 am. Morning Coffee will be held at Firelands Regional Medical Center’s South Campus, Community Resource Room. The following screenings will be available: • Free Blood Pressure Screening • Free Blood Sugar Screening • Cholesterol Screening for $6.00 • Total Lipid Profile for $16.00 (12-Hour Fast) Appointments are not necessary for the health screenings. For more information about Morning Coffee please call 419557-7722. 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.
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mation on Osteoporosis and prevention as well as information on shoulder disorders. Lori Esposito, Public Relations Specialist at the Sandusky Library, will then present “Bless This Mess.” Lori conquered the clutter in her home and wants to share her tips and tricks (and those she’s learned from the experts) to help you de-clutter and organize your life. The cost for this great program is $15 per person which includes soup and salad bar, rolls, coffee, water, tea and dessert. Seating is limited. For more information or to register, please
call 419-557-7410. 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.
Infant & Child CPR Course Offered Firelands Regional Medical Center will be offering an Infant & Child CPR Course for Family and Friends which will be held Saturday, May 2nd from 9 am to 12 pm, at Firelands Regional Medical Center’s South Campus, 1912 Hayes Avenue, Sandusky. This course, developed following American Heart Association (AHA) standards, is designed for parents, family members, teachers, babysitters and child-care workers. All instructors of the course are certified Basic Cardiac Life Support Instructors by the AHA. In addition to learning CPR for children, aged newborn to eight, the instructors will cover topics such as motor vehicle
and fire safety, prevention of burns and electrical injuries, poisonings, and toy safety. The Infant and Child CPR course is offered by Firelands Regional Medical Center at a cost of $10 per person/$15 per couple. Class size is limited. To register call Firelands Regional Medical Center at 419-557-7840. 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 to Host Program on Shoulder & Elbow Problems Firelands Regional Medical Center will be hosting “Shoulder & Elbow Problems”, the fourth program in the Orthopedic Program series on Thursday, April 23rd. Presented by Thomas Olexa, MD, and Kam Wong, MD, both physicians are Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeons with Sandusky Orthopedics & Rheumatology and on the Medical Staff at Firelands Regional Medical Center. Participants will learn about the most up-to-date procedures for treating pain associated with shoulder and elbow disorders. The program will be from 6:30 to 8 pm in the Mylander
Conference Center at Firelands Regional Medical Center’s Main Campus, 1111 Hayes Avenue, Sandusky. Light refreshments will be available. To register, or for more information please call 419-557-7410. 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.
Nurses Program Offered at Firelands Firelands Regional Medical Center will be hosting an education presentation in honor of Nurses Day on Thursday, May 7 in the Mylander Conference Center at Firelands Regional Medical Center’s Main Campus, 1111 Hayes Avenue, Sandusky. The program “Is Your Nursing License Headed to the ‘Danger Zone’” will be presented by Patricia Cuthbertson, MD, BSN, Associate Counsel at Firelands Regional Medical Center and Holly Price, MSN, RN, CNE, Director, Firelands Regional Medical Center School of Nursing. Registration and light refreshments will begin at 5:30 pm followed by the program at
6 pm. 1.0 Category A contact hours will be awarded upon successful completing which includes attending the entire program and submitting the evaluation. Seating is limited and registration is required. To register, please call 419-557-7840 by May 4th. 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.
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Why I Chose Firelands for Orthopedic Surgery “Last winter when I slipped on ice and broke my leg I was rushed to Firelands Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Room. Upon arrival, I was evaluated by the ER physician who found that I had a complicated fracture. The ER physician called in Dr. Kam Wong, an orthopedic surgeon on staff at the hospital, for an orthopedic consult. Because the one break in my leg was so bad, Dr. Wong had to insert a metal rod and screws to fix it. He explained that it was best to have the surgery within 24 hours, which I did. Now I’m back at work and able to get around again. Best of all, Dr. Wong said I’ll be able to snow ski next year!”
Kam M. Wong, MD is an orthopedic surgeon on the Medical Staff at Firelands. Firelands Regional Medical Center was rated Best in the Area for Overall Orthopedics by a National Independent Healthcare Ratings Company. For more information, please call Firelands Active Lifestyle Center at 419-557-7687.
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For years, people like Bruce have relied on Firelands Regional Medical Center for their healthcare needs. When faced with a healthcare decision, make Firelands your choice for quality inpatient and outpatient care.
Sibling Class Offered at Firelands Firelands Regional Medical Center is offering a Sibling Class, a course designed to prepare older brothers or sisters for the arrival of a new baby, on Saturday, May 9th from 10 - 11:30 am, at Firelands Regional Medical Center Main Campus, 1111 Hayes Avenue. Children between the ages of three to eight will tour the obstetrics area to see the nursery, along with parents who will see the Labor, Delivery, and Recovery Unit. The children will make a gift for the new baby and will practice handling the newborn with a life-sized doll. Families will also receive helpful information on what to expect when the new baby arrives. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Families are encouraged to attend during the mother’s last three months of pregnancy. The fee is $10 per family. To register, please contact Firelands Regional Medical Center at 419557-7840 or 1-800-342-1177 ext. 7840. 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.
HOMETOWN NEWS | Thursday, April 23, 2009
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Itching to plant? Let’s go AS LONG AS THE SOIL IS DRY! ___HARDENING OFF TRANSPLANTS Purchased or home grown plants must get used to the cooler temps, strong winds and full sun of the outdoors. Here’s how: when temp is over 50 degrees, set outside in a shelterd, semi-shaded area, for 2 hours. Increase the length of time, exposure to sun and wind over the next 7 to 14 days until plants are outside 24 hours, in full sun and wind. Bring in, if freezing temperatures are forecasted. ___WHEN PLANTS ARE HARDENED OFF AND SOIL IS DRY 1. Apply a layer of compost in row or over bed 2. Sprinkle with organic fertilizer 3. Optional: Dust with gypsum if you have alkaline, clay 4. Optional: Or dust with calcitic lime if your soil is acid 5. Till or hand spade in: DIG DEEPLY, TREAD LIGHTLY ___TRANSPLANT TIPS 1. Make the hole or row first 2. Then plant at the same level; not deeper or shallower 3. Pat gently around base of plant 4. Water in; water about every day for 2 weeks 5. After that, water only if it’s not raining regularly ___SUGGESTED PLANTS FOR APRIL: Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kohlrabi, lettuce, spinach, cilantro, chervil, dill, oregano, parsley, thyme and hardy perennials
Goodwill Serves More Individuals in 2008 Sandusky Bay Area (SBA) Goodwill served 726 disabled or disadvantaged persons last year, compared with 711 in 2007. In a report on its 2008 workforce development activities, the Sandusky-based nonprofit agency said it also provided 1,551 individual services last year, nearly 100 more than in 2007. The services ranged from job coaching and job-seeking skills training to computer training and career testing. Some clients received more than one service. Of the persons served last year, 58 were placed in jobs, 13 within Goodwill. That compares with 73 total job placements in 2007. Marlis Rock, vice president of workforce development, attributed last year’s 21-percent drop in placements to general economic conditions.
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“Because of the recession, employment opportunities, whether with Goodwill or other employers, simply weren’t as plentiful,” she said. Rock said job placements continue to be slow this year. “Through first quarter we’ve placed only nine participants. Normally, we’d have about twice that,” she said. “Like everyone else, we hope the economy will turn around as soon as possible so there will be more employment opportunities and people can get back to work,” she said. SBA Goodwill serves portions of Erie, Huron, Ottawa and Sandusky counties. It employs some 240 full- and part-time personnel at its administrative offices, seven retail stores and two manufacturing centers.
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A Bicentennial Flashback Twenty-Four Hours A Day, Even at 2 A.M. In an emergencies requiring police or fire department assistance, the first person residents here think of contacting is Mrs. William (Georgia) Murphy, the manager of the Huron Hotel. That is because she operates the 30-watt police and fire radio, located at the hotel, assisted by her daughter, Pat, 16, a high school sophomore. She also accompanies women prisoners to Sandusky. Mrs. Murphy was happy to say that she has had few major crime calls to relay. Typical calls include those for family arguments, juvenile problems, and, sometimes escapees from nearby Osborne State Prison Farm. At least once, however, it proved to be convenient to be operating the radio and the hotel in combination. A father called to tell her that his son had run away. Soon after that, the boy walked into the hotel and registered for the night. Recently a “skip wave” caused police calls from Los Angeles and Norwalk CA to come in on the Huron police radio drowning out reception. Mrs. Murphy noted that there was further confusion since Norwalk, OH is nearby. An aid to the police radio, in case a policeman might want to be reached and does not have the patrol car radio on, is a red flasher signal near the Main Street hotel visible from the street that she can turn on. All Mrs. Murphy must do to summon the fire department is press a button on the desk where the radio sits. That starts the Town Hall fire siren l When Mrs. Murphy can take the time from her duties as dispatcher, she works on her hobby leather crafting making belts and gun holsters for the police, as well as wallets and handbags. The above article appeared in the March 27, 1958 edition of the Reporter.
If you are investing money or planning on doing so, there is one very important question you should ask yourself - What kind of investor am I? Knowing if you are an aggressive or conservative investor is the first step to knowing how you should invest your money. Determine your risk tolerance First you need to determine your risk tolerance level. Risk is the amount of volatility and uncertainty you’re willing to accept from an investment in seeking your financial goals, like planning for retirement or a college education. Some investments carry a higher level of risk than others. Generally, the higher the risk of an investment, the greaterits potential returns. However, there isalso a greater potential to lose your initial investment. The lower the risk, the less likely it is for that investment to generate a higher rate of return. When you invest your assets in financial products that assume little or no risk, your money may not have the opportunity to grow as fast as you would like. To help determine your risk level, ask yourself, “How comfortable will I be watching my investment go up and down in value?” The more comfortable you are with price volatility, the greaterthe risk you are probably willing to assume. Consider time The next step in the process of determining your profile as an investor is to identify your time horizon, the amount of time between now and when you hope to reach your stated goal. Generally, the more time you have, the more risk you can afford to assume. The reasoning is: the longer your time horizon, the more time you have to ride out the market’s ups and downs in pursuit of your financial goals. Knowing what level of risk you are comfortable with can help you determine whether you are a conservative investor, an aggressive investor or somewhere in-between. This is an important first step because then you can focus on investments that provide you with the levels of risks and potential returns with which you are comfortable. To find out more about the type of investor you are or the different types of investments that are available, contact a financial services professional. There is no assurance that any investment will achieve its investment objectives. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate and the investment, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than its original cost.
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Chris & Lisa Bastings, 1210 Berlin Rd., Huron, are announcing the engagement of their daughter Kalee, to Matthew Maloney, son of Joe & Kim Maloney, 524 Adams Ave., Huron. Kalee graduated from Huron High School, and is a 2008 graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in communications. She is employed as a personal trainer at Go Fitness Center, Columbus. Matthew also graduated from Huron High School and the University of Mississippi. He is employed with the Cincinnati Reds. They will be married November 14, 2009.
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Schools & Sports Huron Track Teams Make Lunch Menus the Best of Spring Break St. Pete’s Lunch Menu On Tuesday, April 14 the weather turned nasty and the Boys and Girls track meet had to be cut short with Edison. An all weather track doesn’t mean pouring down rain and cold couldn’t cause injuries. So for the sake of the participants, and the spectators, the meet was canceled. On Saturday, April 18 the Huron Girls and Boys teams participated in the Edison Invitational along with 11 other teams. The Girls finished 12th and the Boys were 4th overall. Scoring for the girls were: Ashley Stacy, 6th in the high jump; the 3200m relay team of Eileen Moriarty, Amber Harkey, Caroline Estel, and Macy McFarland finished 6th; Heather Acierto was 6th in the 100m dash; Eileen Moriarty was 7th in the 800m run. Scoring for the boys were: Andrew Fantozzi was 1st in the discus; Cameron Fulford, 2nd in the discus; the 400m relay team of
Matt Lehrer, Andrew Fantozzi, Matt Acierto, and Nick Rivera finished 1st; Ben Delamatre was 1st in the 400m dash; Matt Lehrer was 2nd in the 100m dash and 3rd in the 200m dash; the 1600m relay team of Matt Lehrer, Ben Delamatre, Nick Rivera, and Ryan Biddlecombe finished 2nd; Nick Rivera was 4th in the 200m dash; and Treyvon Matthews was 6th in the 110m hurdles and 8th in the long jump. The Artie Miller Huron Track and Field Invitational is this Saturday at Huron Memorial Stadium. Participating teams include Bellevue, Edison, Margaretta, Monroeville, Norwalk, St. Mary’s, and Willard. Finals in the Boys and Girls 3200m relay is at 10am followed by the prelims in the boys and girls 100, 200 dashes and the 110/100 hurdles. Finals begin at 12:30pm.
GAMES RESCHEDULED The Huron vs SMCC Varsity Baseball and Softball games for 4/20 are postponed until Thursday 4/23. Huron vs Vermilion Tennis is cancelled Huron JH Track is cancelled
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Wednesday April 29 Mac-N-Cheese Roll Peas Pears Milk
Friday, May 1 Domino Pepperoni Pizza Carrots Grapes Popcorn Milk
Thursday April 30 Walking Taco Roll, Salsa Apple Turn-Over Milk
Huron City Schools Lunch Menu Monday April 27 Pizza Burger on Bun Creamy Cheesy Potatoes Frozen Ice Cream Cup Array of Fruit Ice Cold Milk
Wednesday April 29 Schwan’s Pepperoni Pizza Steamed California Blend Vegetables Mott’s Cinnamon Applesauce Ice Cold Milk
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Choice of Fruit Ice Cold Milk Friday May 1 Crispy Chicken Tenders Fluffy Mashed Potatoes Chicken Gravy Buttered Wheat Roll Juicy Pears and Cherries Ice Cold Milk
Huron Rotary Honors Students
Craig Thorne, son of Mari Thorne. Major accomplishments: 3 year letter in football, 2 year letter in track, track captain, 1st year all Ohio honorable mention in football, All Ohio track runner in 4x4 relay, 50 hours of community service. Craig hopes to study psychology and also African and Swahili Culture. After college he will join the Peace Corps and travel to Africa to help people in need.
Corey Lee Seitz, son of Lee Seitz, Jr. and Tonja Bennett. Major Accomplishments: Played violin for 2 ½ years, learned how & played flute for 5 ½ years, 3 years marching band, member of CARD, Spanish Club and SADD. Corey has been accepted to Youngstown University and plans to become a child/adolescent psychologist.
Holly Stout, daughter of Mike & Sue Stout. Major Accomplishments: Lettered all 4 years in cross country, student council senior vice president, CARD vice president, National Honor Society, Honor Roll student, received Honors Diploma and Diploma of Distinction. Holly hopes to teach high school English or become a pre-school teacher of mentally handicapped students.
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Megan Buckingham Daughter of Scott and Cathy Buckingham .Major Accomplishments: Student Body President, Class Valedictorian with 4.0 GPA, 4-year varsity letter winner in golf, Sandusky Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council, academic letter winner, National Honor Society, Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Ambassador, All-Academic All-Ohio, Buckeye Girls State, Elks Most Valuable Student National Finalist, member of Troubadours, lead role in this year’s musical Anything Goes. Future Plans: Next year Megan will attend either the University of Notre
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Eric McLaughlin Eric McLaughlin, son of Michael & Kristin McLaughlin. Major accomplishments: Varsity Golf Team 10th-12th grades, SBC All Academic 10th-12th, National Honor Society 10th-12th, Class Treasurer 11th & 12th, Varsity Academic Challenge 10th12th, Ohio Model United Nations 11th & 12th, Buckeye Boy’s State delegate 12th Honor Roll 9th-12th, Key Club 10th-12th. Eric plans to attend Xavier University or Ohio State University with a major in Biological Science. He plans work in genetic research.
Andrew Fantozzi, son of Paul & Anita Fantozzi. Major Accomplishments: All Ohio linebacker, Diploma of Distinction, community service, Stein Hospice Camp Firelands, Biddy football camp, 3.1 GPA. Andrew will be attending the University of Cincinnati to study computer science & software engineering.
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Taxes Missed the April 15th Deadline? I know the mail boxes at the post office were filling up by Wednesday afternoon,. but if you didn’t get your returns in on time don’t just push it all into the back of the drawer and try to forget it. Read on to see what IRS and Ohio tell us about penalties for late filing. The penalties grow by the month From Dee Hartley, so seeking help and getting that return Senior Tax Advisor filed now can save you dollars and that at H & R Block nagging dreadful feeling every time you look at that drawer. Our Tax Professionals are ready to help you year round. From the IRS Taxpayers who do not file their return and pay their tax by the due date may have to pay a penalty. Here are seven things you should know about failure-to-file and failure-to-pay penalties. 1. The failure-to-file penalty is generally more than the failure-to-pay penalty. So if you cannot pay all the taxes you owe, you should still file your tax return and explore other
payment options in the meantime. 2. The penalty for filing late is usually 5 percent of the unpaid taxes for each month of part of a month that a return is late. This penalty will not exceed 25 percent of the taxpayer’s unpaid taxes. 3. If you file your return more than 60 days after the due date or extended due date, the minimum penalty is the smaller of $135 or 100 percent of the unpaid tax. 4. You will not have to pay a failure-to-file penalty if you can show that you failed to file on time because of reasonable cause and not because of willful neglect. 5. You will have to pay a failure-to-pay penalty of ½ of 1 percent of your unpaid taxes for each month or part of a month after the due date that the taxes are not paid. 6. If you filed an extension and you paid at least 90 percent of your actual tax liability by the due date, you will not be faced with a failure-to-pay penalty. 7. If both the failure-to-file penalty and the failure-to-pay penalty apply in any month, the 5 percent failure-to-file penalty is reduced by the failure-to-pay penalty. However, if you file your return more than 60 days after the due date or ex-
tended due date, the minimum penalty is the smaller of $135 or 100% of the unpaid tax. And from Ohio • A failure-to-file penalty, the greater of $50 per month up to a maximum of $500, or 5% per month up to a maximum of 50% of the tax, may be charged if you fail to file your Ohio income tax return by the due date or the extended due date. • A failure-to-pay penalty of double the interest charged generally will apply if you do not pay the tax by April 15, 2009. However, this penalty does not apply if (i) you obtained an IRS extension of time to file, (ii) your total payments made by April 15, 2009 equal or exceed 90% of your total Ohio tax (make any required payments • An additional $50 bad-check charge may be imposed against any taxpayer whose payment is dishonored by the bank. • Except for certain military service members Stationed Outside Ohio, interest will be applied from the date the tax should have been paid (April 15, 2009) until the date of payment. The interest rate for 2009 is 5%. Penalties also may apply.
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HURON HOMETOWN NEWS | Thursday, April 23, 2009
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Additional Standard Deduction for Real Estate Taxes We have found this NEW deduction has saved tax dollars for many of our clients. If you think it would have helped you, there is always time to change your return, just ask us. From Dee Hartley, Senior Tax Advisor There is an additional standard deduction for those who don’t qualify to at H & R Block
itemize their tax deductions, but who do pay state or local real estate taxes. This deduction is available for the 2008 and 2009 tax years. Here are six things you need to know about the additional standard deduction for real estate taxes: 1. The additional deduction amount is equal to the amount of real estate taxes paid. The amount can be up to $500 for single filers or up to $1,000 for joint filers. 2. The taxes must be imposed on you.
3. You must have paid the taxes during your tax year. 4. The taxes must be charged uniformly against all property in the jurisdiction and must be based on the assessed value. Many states and counties also impose local benefit taxes for improvements to property, such as assessments for streets, sidewalks and sewer lines. These taxes usually cannot be deducted. 5. Real estate taxes paid on foreign or business property do not qualify for the increased standard deduction. 6. You must file a Form 1040 or 1040A to claim the additional deduction. When claiming the additional standard deduction for real estate taxes, be sure to check the box on line 39c of Form 1040 or line 23c of Form 1040A. For more information, see Form 1040 or 1040A Instructions. The instructions can be downloaded at IRS.gov or ordered by calling 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676).
Oddball Olympics Gaining Momentum Planning for this summer’s Bicentennial version of a community-wide Oddball Olympics competition continues in full swing. Recent meetings have finalized plans for the number of games and where they are to be held. The town has also been carefully scissored into eight different sections with approximately the same number of able bodied participants available in each. That map will be printed in this space in a future edition. Then let the rivalries begin! Each section of town is expected to field a complete team to compete in all the games. Section captains will be necessary to round up willing participants for each contest. Some positions will be easy to fill since the names tell what is involved. There will be a three point shooting contest in the gymnasium, egg tosses outdoors on the practice fields, a cycle race on some of the parking lots, and a home run hitting contest, hula hoop races, sack races and other contests on Kalahari Field. Other contests will not be so obvious, but that’s part of the excitement of an affair like this. Many of the contests will involve two, and in some cases, three generations of folks competing simultaneously on teams. There will be something for the entire community, regardless of age or gender. Even the preschoolers will have their section of the field roped off for their fun contests. What we need now are volunteers from all over town to step forward to help assemble teams for their neighborhoods. If you think you would like to be part of this exciting first, please email and volunteer your time. Contact any of the following: Jim Bollenbacher JKB6FAM@AOL.com, Tom Bollenbacher Tom_Bollenbacher@Huron-City.k12.oh.us, Frank Gioffre Frank_Gioffre@Huron-City.k12.oh.us, Jim Wooster woosjm@aol.com, or Bill Needham billneedham@bex.net. Sometime in May then, a citywide meeting of volunteers
will be called to discuss the planning-to-date and guide the sections in their selection of teams. At that meeting, volunteers will be provided the names of the games, the rules, list of team members required, equipment needed, and other important details. Then let the fun begin. We expect that each section of town will come up with its own name and mascot, print up some tee shirts, open up training camps, and bring in the strength and conditioning coaches. We can see streets blocked off for evening practice sessions, curfews being lifted, and evening bar attendance down around town as folks throw themselves into this in earnest! Mark your calendars for Sunday afternoon, August 16, at the high school. The excitement will begin in early afternoon and continue until no one is left standing. Be part of it. Remember to call now to help lead your section of town to a championship in this first annual Oddball Olympics competition.
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