Owens president retiring Sept. 30
Owens Community College President Dr. Larry G. McDougle has announced plans to retire for health reasons effective Sept. 30.

“This is certainly one of the hardest decisions I have had to make in my life,” Dr. McDougle said. “With the support of my family, my physician and the board of trustees, I have decided to retire as Owens Community College’s President for health reasons.

The board has appointed John Satkowski, Executive Vice President of Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer, to serve as Interim President effective Oct. 1.

A national search is currently underway to replace Dr. McDougle, Dee Talmage, board chairperson said. Dr. McDougle was named the fifth president in the college’s 46-year history in June 2010. Prior to his appointment, he served as the college’s interim president.

Reunions planned
Waite High School alumni from the `70s decade will hold a reunion celebration Oct. 28 and 29.

On Friday evening, the alumni will tour the school from 4 to 6 p.m., and then attend the Waite vs. Woodward varsity football game. An old-fashioned sock hop featuring music by DJ Rockin’ Ron will be held from 8:30 to 11 p.m.

Saturday’s festivities will be held at the Glass City Boardwalk, 27820 E. Broadway. Social hour will begin at 6 p.m. Dinner will follow at 7 p.m. There will be a program at 9 p.m., followed by dancing and reminiscing from 9:30 p.m. to midnight.

The cost is $45 for the weekend. Reservations are required and may be made by calling the school at 419-671-7000.

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Clay High School class of 1986 25th Reunion Oct. 29 at Maumee Bay State Park Lodge. Tickets are $50 per person. Contact Sandy Little-Balla at 419-836-0077 for more information.

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The Waite High School class of 1950 will hold a reunion Oct. 8 at 3 p.m. at Sonny Berry’s Bayshore Supper Club, 5307 Bayshore Rd., Oregon.

For more information, call Bill at 419-693-6083 or Ed at 419-837-5274 by Sept. 25.

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Genoa High School Class of 1971 reunion planned for Oct. 8 at Chippewa Golf Course. Info on classmates sought. Alyce at 419-855-4141 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Teachers invited.

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Genoa High School Class of 1972 members who are interested in organizing a 40th reunion in 2012 may call Patty Kay at 419-283-9628.

Northcoast Jobs
The Northcoast Jobs Connection Job Stores offer numerous services and resources for job seekers and employers. Seminars are free and open to anyone in the community.

October seminars offered at the Ottawa County Community Resource Centre, 8043 W. SR. 163, Oak Harbor include:

• Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27: “Re-employment Session” – 8:30 a.m. Employment service professionals will cover several topics including job search tips and trends, completing applications, creating resumes and interviewing.

• Oct. 6 and 24: “Individual Job Search Appointments,” 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come prepared to work one-on-one with a specialist and discuss your job search situation or create an impressive resume.

• Oct. 27:  “Get a Job, Get a Better Job, POD” – 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information on the Job Stores, visit www.northcoastjobs.org or in Ottawa County, call 419-898-3688, ext. 270.

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

This seminar will help entrepreneurs avoid costly mistakes and unnecessary steps. Topics of discussion include the basics of name registration, licensing, taxes, zoning, business entities, employees, insurance, financing and business planning.

October seminars will be held Oct. 5 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Ottawa County Improvement Corporation (conference room), 8043 W. SR 163, Oak Harbor and Oct. 26 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Terra Community College (Building B, Room 101), 2830 Napoleon Rd., Fremont.

To register or for more information, call Bill Auxter, director of the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Terra Community College, toll-free 800-826-2431 or 419-559-2210 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Terra “Military Friendly”
For the second consecutive year, G.I. Jobs, a magazine for military personnel transitioning into civilian life, has awarded Terra State Community College the designation of Military Friendly School.

The 2012 Military Friendly Schools list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members and veterans as students.

“We are very conscious of our veterans’ needs and do everything we can to recognize their contributions, encourage their successes and involve them in the campus,” said Joyce Spencer, Student Success Mentor for Veterans at Terra.

Bagpipe class
This fall, a new music offering has joined the popular Terra Music Academy at the Kern Center for Community and Industrial Development at Terra State Community College.

Joe Spencer plays at Terra’s 9/11 memorial this year.

The Great Highlands Bagpipe 101 will introduce participants to one of the world’s oldest, most renowned musical instruments.

“The bagpipe can be a challenging instrument to master but the journey is great,” said Joe Spencer, Director of Financial Aid at Terra and the class’s instructor. Spencer is a Grade III Bagpiper.

All pipers start out on the practice chanter – a quieter, less expensive version of the bagpipe that is included in the class fee.

Students will learn the bagpipe scale, embellishments, and how to play elementary tunes like “Amazing Grace,” “Scotland the Brave” and “The Blue Bells of Scotland.”

At the conclusion of the class, participants will be ready to move onto a full set of pipes and learn breathing techniques just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.

The session includes 10 lessons offered Thursdays Oct. 6 through Dec. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. The fee is $185.

Register in person at the Kern Center, Building B, Room 104, call 419-559-2255, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Terra Music Academy also offers lessons in a variety of instruments as well as voice and music composition. Lessons are purchased in a six-session package for $125 and are given by qualified music instructors. To register for lessons, email the music department at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 419-559-2235.

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