Spring Plant Sale
Owens Community College Landscape and Turfgrass Crew Club’s annual Spring Plant Sale will be held April 26 and 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. next to the greenhouse, located near the entrance to the Owens Math/Science Center. The sale will feature a wide selection of shrubs and rare, unusual trees, as well as annuals, among other items.

“The annual spring plant sale also provides our students with the unique opportunity to showcase their talents to the general public and the campus community in the form of a wide range of hanging baskets and planters filled with beautiful blooming plants,” said Chris Foley, Owens associate professor of science. “The containers were all grown by the students within the College’s greenhouse.”

A majority of the shrubs will cost $15 to $20, while varieties of trees will cost between $15 and $30. Hanging baskets will be available for $12 to $14 and combination planters will be available for $20. All proceeds from the plant sale will help in supporting the organization’s participation in the annual PLANET (Professional Landcare Network) Student Career Days, which is a national horticultural and landscape competition involving over 50 colleges and universities across the country.

A complete listing of the available plants is available at www.owens.edu/direct/plantsale.pdf. For more information, call 1-800-GO-OWENS, ext. 7623.

Marine Trades debuts advanced program
On Monday, April 25, a group of marine trades employees will begin classes to improve their skills within the industry, thanks to a partnership between the University of Toledo and three local employment training organizations.

The classes are free to employees within the industry who are currently employed and who are seeking to upgrade their skills. They are available in five areas that include outboard motors, inboard engines and stern drive systems, the fundamentals of fiberglass and repair, customer service and up-selling, as well as certification in Ohio boating laws, and a 10-hour Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) certification.

Instructors of these classes are master mechanics certified through Volvo Penta of the Americas, Yamaha Corporation, and Mercury Marine.

Individuals can enroll in any class. Class lengths vary from a few hours to several days/weeks and all start at either 5:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Not all start on April 25. Class sizes are limited to the first 15 applicants.

Classes are conducted at the Ottawa County Resource Center, 8043 W. SR 163, Oak Harbor and Penta Adult Career Center, Buck Road, Perrysburg.

Offered at no cost to participants, the classes are made possible by the Ottawa County Improvement Corporation, the University of Toledo, Penta Career Center and WSOS Community Action Commission, Inc. which together developed and submitted a proposal that was funded by the Ohio Board of Regents – Ohio Skills Bank to advance the current Marine Trades “Skills for Life” program. It is also supported by area marinas, Yamaha Corporation and Volvo Penta of the Americas.

For more information, call Roger Fisher at 419-334-8911 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Free computer classes
Area residents interested in enhancing their computer and Internet skills are invited to participate in new continuing education computer classes being offered in May and June through Owens Community College, in partnership with the non-profit Connect Ohio organization.

The initiative, titled “Every Citizen Online,” is being led by Connect Ohio as part of a $6.9 million federal grant designed to help expand access to broadband Internet to consumers across the state.

Owens will offer free hands-on computer classes at four Northwest Ohio locations beginning in May, including the Owens Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo, the Owens Learning Center at Arrowhead Park in Maumee, the Owens Findlay-area Campus in Findlay and the Wood County Courthouse in Bowling Green.

The initial class will be offered May 5 at 5:30 p.m. at Owens’ Arrowhead Park Learning Center on Indian Wood Circle in Maumee. The class will cover computer basics, an introduction to the Internet and discussion about how broadband can be helpful in daily life.

Classes will also be offered at 5 p.m. May 10 at the Owens Learning Center at The Source; at 9 a.m. May 13 at the Wood County Courthouse and at 5:30 p.m. May 17 at the Owens Learning Center at Arrowhead Park. Additional dates will be scheduled during May and June.  

For more information, or to register, call 1-800-GO-OWENS ext. 7357.

BP-Husky donation
BP-Husky will donate $25,000 to Cardinal Stritch High School and Kateri Catholic Academy to help fund science labs.

“BP-Husky and Kateri Catholic Schools share a common mission of encouraging young students to thrive in science,” said Tom Pietraszak, Cardinal Stritch High School Science Department chairperson. “What a great time to receive a grant from BP-Husky. It will help immensely with our facilities in order to provide a world-class education for our students. I can't thank them enough.”

BP-Husky has a tradition of investing in community programs and projects, particularly those that promote science, math and environmental education.

Webster School celebration
The Webster Elementary PTO is sponsoring a celebration May 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the school, which will be closing at the end of the school year.

The celebration will include tours, food, and fun. In addition, the PTO will be selling mementos of the school, that will be offered for sale.

Webster Elementary is located at 17345 McCutchenville Rd., Pemberville.

Small Business Basics
The Ohio Small Business Development Center at Terra Community College is offering free, “Small Business Basics” seminars designed to answer questions about starting, buying or expanding a small business.

The two-hour workshops will help entrepreneurs avoid costly mistakes and unnecessary steps. Participants will learn the basics of name registration, licensing, taxes, zoning, business entities, employees, insurance, financing and business planning.

The May schedule includes:

May 4 – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Ottawa County Improvement Corporation (conference room), 8043 W. SR 163, Oak Harbor.

May 25 – 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Terra Community College (Building B, Room 101), 2830 Napoleon Rd., Fremont.

The events are free and open to the public. To register or for more information, call Bill Auxter, director of the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Terra Community College, toll-free at 800-826-2431or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Woodmore class of `71 reunion
Woodmore High School class of 1971 will hold a 40th reunion July 2.

Questionnaire forms have been mailed to alumni. Those who haven’t received a form may e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 419-265-5712 between 5 and 8 p.m.

The class is also represented on Facebook (Woodmore Class of `71).

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