Week of 8/29/16

AARP Driving Program
AARP will offer its Driver Safety Program in the Conference Center at Magruder Hospital Friday, Sept. 2 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Checks payable to AARP may be brought the day of the program. RSVP to 419-732-4061.

Participants will learn defensive driving techniques, new traffic laws and rules of the road, how to deal with aggressive drivers, how to handle problem situations such as left turns, right-of-way, interstate highway traffic, trucks and blind spots, how to safely use anti-lock brakes, air bags and safety belts. Some insurance companies offer a discount for those who have completed the course.

Hydrant flushing
The Northwestern Water and Sewer District’s Maintenance Department will be flushing and testing fire hydrants through Sept. 22.

Testing will be performed on hydrants in the area of Lake Township (served by Oregon water), parts of Northwood, and the Village of Millbury, in an area bounded by the Wood County line to the north and east, Drouillard Road and I-280 to the west and south to the Village of Millbury at SR 795. Testing will be performed between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Residents may experience rusty water during this period and should run tap water prior to using water for laundry purposes. Those who experience rust on clothing during the testing period may obtain rust-removing chemicals through the Northwestern Water and Sewer District’s office located at 12560 Middleton Pike, Bowling Green. The office is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 419-354-9090 or 877-354-9090 for info.

Senior tour set
For the first time in five years, the Put-in-Bay Senior Center and Ottawa County Senior Resources is hosting “Senior Day Tour to South Bass Island” Tuesday, Sept. 13.

This year, the event will feature a jam-packed tour of the island, including visits to the Butterfly House, the Visitor’s Center, Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial, the South Bass Island Lighthouse and a Heineman Winery Tour.

Seniors will start their day at Catawba Island’s Miller Boat Line where they will board Island Transportation buses on the Miller’s Ferry for a 9:30 a.m. departure. Once on the island, the seniors will be treated to a narrated tour of South Bass Island and Put-in-Bay aboard the Island Transportation Tour Train. A box lunch will be provided, compliments of Walker Funeral Homes and Crematory.

Tickets are $25 per person and include a round trip on Miller Boat Line, Tour train ride, and admission to the attractions listed above.

Tickets are available at all Ottawa County senior centers and the Senior Resources main office. No reservations will be accepted by phone; availability is first come, first serve. The deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, Sept. 9. Tickets are non-refundable.

For more info about this trip and other events sponsored by Ottawa County Senior Resources and the Senior Centers of Ottawa County, call Senior Resources at 419-898-6459 or 1-877-898-6459 or visit www.co.ottawa.oh.us.

Croquet Club seeking players
The Croquet Club at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums still has a few months of croquet left this season and wants to add new players to its ranks.

Croquet can be played with two or four players and involves using a mallet to drive balls through wickets. The first side to score seven points wins.

With a club membership, players can use the club’s equipment and HPLM courts, invite non-members to play and use club equipment for a $5 per non-member fee and participate in all club events. Courts must be reserved at the museum reception desk.

Annual memberships are $25 per person or $40 per couple. Members also are eligible to join the U.S. Croquet Association for $30 per person or $45 per couple. Members are not required to join the USCA to be a member of the HPLM Croquet Club.

The remaining 2016 schedule includes:
• Aug. 31 – 6-8 p.m.

• Sept. 4 – 2-6 p.m.

• Sept. 14 – 6-8 p.m. (Six-Wicket)

• Sept. 18 – 2-6 p.m. (Golf Croquet)

• Oct. 5 – 6-8 p.m.

• Oct. 9 – 2-6 p.m.

For contact Joan Eckermann at jeckermann@rbhyes.org or 419-332-2081, ext. 245.

Red Cross donations
The Red Cross is on the ground now in Louisiana providing critical support to the victims of devastating flooding.

To date, the organization:
• Opened and supported 65 shelters that have provided more than 20,000 overnight stays.

• Served nearly 100,000 meals and snacks, and more than two dozen shelter and kitchen support trailers are on the scene or en route right now.

• Mobilized more than 1,000 Red Cross workers from all 50 states.

• Deployed more than 60 emergency response vehicles, which are on the ground, en route or preparing to move in the next 48 hours.

To make a gift to help Louisiana families devastated by flooding, visit www.redcross.org/donate donate by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

Women’s Connection
All area men and women are invited to attend the annual Guest Night being sponsored by the Toledo East Women’s Connection Thursday, Sept. 8 at the Bayside Boardwalk, 2759 Seaman St., Oregon.

“Scam Alert – What You Need to Know,” is the program for the evening buffet dinner and program.

Doors open at 5:45 p.m. The buffet dinner begins and 6:30 p.m. Bob Baumgartner, a retired police detective from Lucas County and an investigator for the Senior Protective Unit, will alert guests on the latest scams.

Former basketball coach Rod Truman, from Stow, Ohio, will share how his life changed after his kidney and pancreas transplant. He will also provide musical entertainment.

The price is $11.50, all inclusive. For reservations, call Dorothy at 419-691-9611 or Marilyn at 419-666-1633.

Dedication and ribbon-cutting set
The Pemberville Freedom Area Historical Society will present a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Pemberville Opera House Elevator Tower Sunday, Aug. 28 at 6 p.m. at the Pemberville Town Hall, 115 Main St.

Fundraising began in earnest for the Opera House elevator project in 2014, and the groundbreaking took place last summer. Construction began in September 2015. Two major grants were received totaling $272,000.00 and the remainder of approximately $128,000.00 was raised through private contributions. The Historical Society continues to raise funds to complete the restrooms in the new tower.

The emcee for the evening will be David Marsh, Pemberville. Mayor Gordon Bowman will provide opening remarks and the invocation will be provided by Rev. Peter Johnston. Following the ribbon-cutting, light refreshments will be served.

For more info, call Carol Bailey at 419-419-9645 or Todd Sheets at 419-287-3274. More details area also available at www.pembervilleoperahouse.org.

Fog sealing set
Ottawa County will be fog sealing various county roads Aug. 29 through Sept. 1.

Anticipated road closures during the project include:
• Martin-Williston Road CR #7 – Hellwig Road north to Moline-Martin Road.

• Nissen Road CR #213 – SR 163 north to Moline-Martin Road.

• Benton-Carroll Road – SR 163 north to Bier Road.

Work will be conducted between 6:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., weather permitting. For updated info, visit www.co.ottawa.oh.us/countyentineers/roadclosures.htm.

Stone Lab open house
Have you ever been curious about the Lake Erie science that takes place at Stone Lab? Do you want to take a peek inside Cooke Castle or peer down from Perry’s Lookout?

Well, grab the opportunity at the 18th Annual Friends of Stone Lab (FOSL) Open House from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, September 10.

Activities include —
• Tour of Stone Laboratory, Gibraltar Island

• Free transportation to Gibraltar from Ohio State’s Aquatic Visitors Center

• Tour the 6.5-acre island and view Cooke Castle

• Lectures and laboratory sessions

• Historical photos, summer class information, publications

• Tour Historic South Bass Island Lighthouse (transportation not provided)

Free transportation to Gibraltar Island will be provided from Ohio State University’s AVC on South Bass Island. The last boat to Gibraltar Island from the AVC is at 3:30 p.m., the last boat off Gibraltar Island is at 4 p.m.

Or, if it is more convenient, you can pay for water taxi services from Put-In-Bay to Gibraltar Island. Guests will enjoy tours of the 6.5-acre island, including a view of Cooke Castle; lectures and laboratory sessions; summer class information, and publications. Tours of historic South Bass Island Lighthouse will also be available, but transportation will not be provided.

Understanding algal blooms
The Understanding Algal Blooms: State of the Science Conference will highlight current scientific knowledge about algal blooms: model predictions, updated best management practices, and water treatment methods to remove toxins. Presenters will come from regional agencies and institutions, with an expected audience largely from Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.

Research and outreach leaders will present findings from recent studies and identify important areas of uncertainty. Specific topics will include:

• highlights from recent modeling studies

• the latest edge-of-field results

• rates and rationale for adoption of management practices

• monitoring and tracking algal blooms in Lake Erie

• water treatment methods to reduce cyanobacteria

Expected audience includes academic researchers, state and federal agencies and the agricultural community interested in the latest algal bloom science and technology. A complete conference agenda will be made available in the near future. To register, visit https://ohioseagrant.osu.edu/news/calendar.

Buckeye Island Hop
Spend a weekend on the Lake Erie islands at the Buckeye Island Hop, September 23-25, sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Society, the Columbiana County Alumni Club, the Friends of Stone Laboratory, and The Ohio State University Retirees Association.

This annual event gives alumni and friends of Ohio State a chance to check out Gibraltar and South Bass islands, take part in an outdoor volunteer project, and meet new people.

On Friday night, leave from Port Clinton on the Jet Express at 7:15 p.m. or from Catawba Island on the Miller Ferry at 6:30 or 7:30 p.m. If you’re arriving Saturday morning, take the 8:45 a.m. Jet Express or the 8:30 a.m. Miller Ferry. Stone Lab vans will take you to the Stone Lab Field Station Office on South Bass, then you’ll hop on over to Gibraltar on a research vessel or water taxi. Learn more about Put-in-Bay at visitputinbay.com.

Fall weather on Gibraltar is unpredictable and often cold, so check the forecast and dress accordingly in clothes that can get dirty. If it rains, we’ll still be working, which makes rain gear a plus. Meals and bed linens (dormitory style bunk beds) will be provided, but be sure to bring toiletries. And be sure to pack your work gloves, slip-resistant footwear, and a flashlight. Typical jobs include painting, weeding, landscaping, organizing sheds, and misc. house cleaning.

Anglers are welcome to bring along their fishing gear with a fishing license, and birders should bring their binoculars. Spending money is always recommended for ferry ride fees, Stone Lab merchandise, land and water taxis, and other free-time activities.

Children ages 10 and older are welcome to participate in all activities but must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. Minors 17 and younger must be supervised by a parent at all times, including the volunteer activity. Because there are no daycare facilities, younger children should be left at home.

Registration is not final until you receive confirmation from the Put-in-Bay Stone Lab office. Registration is required even if you arrange accommodations and meals elsewhere. Please call 419-285-1800 with questions. Registrations must be received by the Stone Lab office no later than 5 p.m, on September 16. Registration is limited and on a first come, first served basis. Housing is dormitory-style, including bunk beds.

Benefit ring raffle
Northwood Jewelers is conducting a raffle for a diamond ring appraised at $11,200, with proceeds going to benefit Corrie Albright of Woodville.

In 2011, Corrie, an active wife and mother of two, underwent what was to be a routine hysterectomy. After developing one complication after another which required countless trips to local hospitals, the Mayo Clinic and the Cleveland Clinic, she has endured multiple invasive surgeries and numerous procedures. On May 7, she received an intestinal transplant at the Cleveland Clinic. Part of the recovery process requires her to remain close to the clinic to help mitigate any complications. Medical costs accruing over the past five years have taken a toll on the family’s finances.

The ring was donated for raffle by a Northwood Jewelers customer, who wishes to remain anonymous. The customer, doesn’t know Albrights but was moved after hearing about Corrie and wanted to help the family. The 14K white and yellow gold ring, custom designed by Northwood Jewelers, features a 1.51 carat pear-shaped diamond. The value was determined by GIA certified appraiser Jim O’Bryant, who donated his services.

Raffle tickets, donated by Leeper Printing Company, are $20. Only 800 tickets will be sold. The drawing will be held Sept. 9 at a fundraiser being held from 6-11 p.m. at Ole Zim’s Wagon Shed in Gibsonburg. Raffle tickets are available at Northwood Jewelers, 4725 Woodville Rd., Northwood or call 419-691-6352.

The fundraiser will include a chicken and ham dinner, music provided by DJ Riddle, live and silent auctions and a 50/50 raffle.

“Caring for Corrie” fundraiser tickets are $40 per person. For more info or to make a donation, visit the “Caring for Corrie” Facebook page, or contact Barb at 419-410-8666, Helen at 419-509-8416, Becky at 419-350-8687 or Carol at 419-680-6643.

Lake project
A public hearing to discuss the Western Lake Erie Nutrient Source Inventory project will be held Sept. 8 at 5:30 p.m. in the Huntington Room of the Main Branch of the Toledo Public Library, 325 Michigan St., Toledo.

The hearing will include an overview of the inventory project. Those attending may offer comments and ask questions.

The inventory is a joint-effort by the City of Toledo and Lucas County to identify and then reduce the nutrient sources that lead to formation of harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie.

Election talk
Zoar Lutheran Church will host, Picking the President: Ohio’s Privileged Position in the 2016 Election, a non-partisan discussion on Sept. 14 at 7 p.m.

Dr. Melissa Miller, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Bowling Green State University, will lead the talk and discussion on why Ohio voters have disproportionate influence over the outcome of presidential elections. She will discuss why presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump care more about voters in Toledo than Texas, hold more rallies in Cleveland than California and advertise more on Dayton stations than Delaware stations

Admission is free. For information, contact the church office at 419-874-4346, or pastormike@zoarlutheran.com.

The church is located at 314 East Indiana Ave., Perrysburg.