News briefs June 21, 2021

By: 
Press Staff Writer

Genoa Town Hall
historic marker
unveiling set

        On Thursday, June 24 at 6:30 p.m., Genoa's 135-year-old town hall will be officially designated with the unveiling of a special marker from the Ohio History Connection.
        The ceremony will take place on Main Street in front of the brick edifice that has been in use since the building was completed in 1886.
        The event will coincide with the first night of the annual Genoa Homecoming festivities, which run June 24-26.
        The new marker from the Ohio History Connection was made possible through the sponsorship of the Village of Genoa, the Genoa Historical Society and the William Pomeroy Foundation, which provides grants for 10 Ohio historical sites per year.
        The unveiling will be held at the town hall, Main Street at 6th Street.
 
Health Dept. clinics                                                              
        The Ottawa County Health Department has released the clinic schedule for June 21-25. Unless otherwise stated, all clinics are held at the health department, 1856 E. Perry St., Port Clinton.
        June 21: Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Clinic, 7:45 a.m.-noon.
        June 22: 60-Plus Clinic, Genoa, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
        June 23: Family Planning Clinic, 8-9 a.m.; Immunization Clinic, 12:45-4:30 p.m.; Tuberculosis Clinic (no appointment necessary), 3-4 p.m.
        June 24: 60-Plus Clinic – Put-in-Bay, 9:30 a.m.1 p.m.; Family Planning, Well Child and Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Clinic, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
        June 25: Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Clinic, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Tuberculosis Clinic (no appointment necessary), 3-4 p.m.
        Call 419-734-6800 for details. Visit ottawahealth.org for COVID vaccine clinic dates and times.
 
Algal blooms conference
         The Understanding Algal Blooms: State of the Science Virtual Conference will highlight current scientific knowledge related to algal blooms. Research and outreach leaders will present findings from recent studies and identify important areas of uncertainty.
        The conference will be held online from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on September 8.
         Expected audiences include academic researchers, state and federal agencies and the agricultural community interested in the latest algal bloom science and technology, with an expected audience largely from Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. Members of the academic research community, state and federal agencies and the agricultural community are especially encouraged to attend.
         Research and outreach leaders will present findings from recent studies and identify important areas of uncertainty. Specific topics will include:
         • Nutrients and processes behind algal blooms
        • New tools to track and predict algal blooms
         • Latest progress from Ohio agencies managing water quality and algal blooms
         • Impacts of manure and stream processes on nutrient loads
          The conference is free to attend, but registration is required to receive log-in information for the CarmenZoom event. Email ohioseagrant@m.osu.edu.
 
Algal blooms conference
    The Understanding Algal Blooms: State of the Science Virtual Conference will highlight current scientific knowledge related to algal blooms. Research and outreach leaders will present findings from recent studies and identify important areas of uncertainty.
    The conference will be held online from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on September 8.
    Expected audiences include academic researchers, state and federal agencies and the agricultural community interested in the latest algal bloom science and technology, with an expected audience largely from Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. Members of the academic research community, state and federal agencies and the agricultural community are especially encouraged to attend.
    Research and outreach leaders will present findings from recent studies and identify important areas of uncertainty. Specific topics will include:
    • Nutrients and processes behind algal blooms
    • New tools to track and predict algal blooms
    • Latest progress from Ohio agencies managing water quality and algal blooms
    • Impacts of manure and stream processes on nutrient loads
    The conference is free to attend, but registration is required to receive log-in information for the CarmenZoom event. Email ohioseagrant@m.osu.edu.
 
Fish to Fork
    Join the Great Lakes Aquaculture Collaborative and Ohio Sea Grant for a Fish to Fork: Grilling in the Great Lakes Webinar about seafood safety, grilling tips, and demonstrations of seafood prep and grilling at home using seafood raised in Great Lakes aquaculture. The webinar is Wednesday, June 23 from 1-2 p.m.
    Preparing fish at home may seem intimidating, but you can do it. Seafood is an important and nutritious source of protein we can all benefit from in our diets. This webinar will show you how to choose, prepare and grill seafood kebabs using trout, catfish and shrimp so you can take advantage of great seafood in the Great Lakes. You'll also learn important food safety information, from buying, storing and preparing fish and other seafood safely to putting away your leftovers properly.
    The webinar is free and open to the public. Registration is required to receive log-in information. Email ohioseagrant@m.osu.edu.
   
Sausage recall
    Walt Churchill's Market in Perrysburg  is voluntarily recalling the following fully cooked Smokehouse sausage products:
    • Spicy Chorizo with Pepper Jack Cheese Sausage (also labeled Smokehouse Mexican Chorizo Sausage)
    • Jalapeno Firecracker Brats
    • Bacon Cheddar Brats
    • Pepperoni Pizza Sausage
    The recall is due to an undeclared milk allergen. This recall has been initiated due to the ingredient label not stating a milk allergen.
    Products were vacuum packaged and weighed approximately 1 to 1.5 lbs per package. Products were available for sale at the following locations in Ohio:
    • Walt Churchill's Market Maumee-3320 Briarfield Blvd
    • Walt Churchill's Market Perrysburg-26625 N. Dixie Hwy
    The issue was discovered during a routine inspection conducted by the Ohio Department of Agriculture. There have been no reports of illness involving products addressed in this recall, however, people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. Individuals exhibiting signs or symptoms of foodborne illness or allergies should contact a physician immediately.
    Customers with a milk allergy or sensitivity who have purchased the affected product should dispose of it or return it to Walt Churchill's Market for a replacement. Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Walt Churchill's Market at (419)-872-6900.
 
Box tree moth
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has identified box tree moth (cydalima perspectalis) in the United States. This is the first detection of this invasive species in the nation.
    The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) was made aware that potentially infested boxwood plants were shipped to several Ohio nurseries and greenhouses from a supplier in Canada between August 2020 and April 2021. ODA responded to the Ohio facilities that received these plants, immediately stopped the sale of boxwood, and is working with the close cooperation of the facilities to destroy all of the high-risk plants from these shipments.
    The box tree moth can significantly damage and potentially kill boxwood plants if left unchecked. The insect is native to East Asia and has become a serious invasive pest in Europe, where it continues to spread. The larval stage of the pest, which are caterpillars, leave behind a silky webbing while feeding. Box tree moth is found mostly infesting boxwood shrubs, but euonymus and holly species can also be hosts.
    On May 26, 2021, APHIS issued a Federal Order to halt the importation of host plants from Canada, including boxwood (Buxus spp.), Euonymus (Euonymus spp.), and holly (Ilex spp.). ODA will continue trapping and visual inspection for the box tree moth throughout the growing season.
    Visit ODA's Division of Plant Health website at www.agri.ohio.gov for more information about invasive pests in Ohio.
   
Evergreen Grain Co. insolvent
     The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) found Evergreen Grain Co. in Clyde insolvent after discovering it was unable to cover its outstanding obligations to farmers. Evergreen Grain, located at 5485 State Route 101 E, Clyde, OH 43410, was suspended on May 13, 2021 to prevent additional outstanding obligations and to facilitate a remedy through the Grain Indemnity Fund.
    ODA was alerted to potential financial problems at Evergreen by a farmer who was having trouble collecting payment for deposited grain in March. This prompted an investigation by ODA grain auditors, which found a $1.3 million financial shortfall.
    If you believe you have outstanding grain obligations with Evergreen Grain Co. please call ODA at 614-728-6410 or toll free at 800-282-1955. Ohio's Grain Indemnity Fund was created in 1983 to reimburse farmers when a licensed handler becomes insolvent. Since the fund was established, it has reimbursed farmers more than $17.7 million and is funded through a half-cent per bushel assessment on grain marketed at licensed elevators.
    Claims to the indemnity fund are handled through ODA's Grain Feed & Seed Section in conjunction with the recommendation of the Ohio Commodity Advisory Commission. The grain indemnity fund currently holds $17.1 million in assets. The law also now gives priority to the automatic lien established and held by the department in the event of a grain handler's failure or insolvency. The department's liens will now have priority over all competing lien claims asserted against grain and grain proceeds of the handler, ensuring that the indemnity fund receives maximum reimbursement in the asset liquidation process.
   
Enology research open
    The Ohio Grape Industries Committee (OGIC) is requesting proposals for enology research projects for fiscal years 2022 and 2023 (July 1, 2021-June 30, 2023.) Applicants have until Friday, July 23, 2021 to apply.
    The competitive enology research grant program will provide $90,000 each fiscal year for innovative applied and basic enology research projects that strive to enhance and improve the quality of Ohio wines and grape products made from midwestern-grown grapes, juice, and/or bulk wine. The priorities for enology research focus on producing premium quality wine in Ohio include:
    •  Chemical composition and modification
    • Control of off-characters
    • Effect and management of microorganisms on wine quality
    • Fermentation technology
    • Fruit composition and extraction
    • Method development/process optimization
    •  Process technology and aging stuck/sluggish fermentations
    • Wine stability
    Principal investigators may be located within or outside of Ohio. Research partnerships and collaborative projects are strongly encouraged.
    The OGIC is a quasi-state agency housed within the Ohio Department of Agriculture. The mission of the OGIC, as mandated by the General Assembly in 1981, is to create viable, income-producing grape enterprises in the State of Ohio by providing marketing and promotion efforts, and research and extension opportunities to improve the quality of grape products and profitability of grape growing as an agri-business
   
 
 
 
       
 
 
 
 
 
       

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