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Fake inspection scam?
The Sandusky County Health Department recently received a phone call from a local food service operator
who was contacted by an individual claiming to be a “health inspector.” The individual requested to schedule an inspection of the food service operation and attempted to collect personal information from the operator over the phone.
This spring, police released information that stated the calls could be an attempt to both extort money and allow the scammers to set up fake identities via websites in order to fraudulently sell goods and services online.
Mary Dennis, Environmental Health Director, notes that most food service operation inspections are unannounced. “Even on the rare occasions when we would call about inspections, our sanitarians would not ask for personal information unrelated to the operation,” she said.
Additionally, all Sandusky County Health District employees have photo IDs, which they carry with them when they are working. Health district badges have a photo, the person’s name, their title and the health district logo.
The scam is not new, Dennis said, and is not isolated to this area. Numerous reports of people trying to pass themselves off as inspectors have been collected across the United States.
Sandusky County Health District encourages everyone to take steps to stay safe and protect their identity:
• Ask to see an ID if you question whether the person you are talking to is a health district employee.
• Never give out personal information over the phone unless you are certain who you are talking to.
• If you suspect the person on the phone is trying to scam you, notify your local law enforcement office and the Sandusky County Health Department at 419-334-6377.
Sweet Caroline Golf Outing
Area residents are invited to enjoy a day of golf and entertainment to benefit Camp Quality Ohio and the organization’s summer camping experience and year-round support program for children with cancer as Owens Community College’s Raising Awareness Club presents the second annual Sweet Caroline Golf Outing July 23.
Organized by the Raising Awareness Club, the golf outing will be held at Bowling Green State University’s Forrest Creason Golf Course in BG.
The event will feature 18-holes of golf, lunch, door prizes and an awards program.
All proceeds will benefit Camp Quality Ohio, which provides a free week-long camp experience and year-round support system for children with cancer and their families. Each child is assigned a volunteer representative who provides support and encouragement during the week. The overall goal of Camp Quality Ohio is to provide children with the opportunity to experience new and exciting activities in a safe environment, as well as to make new friends and create fun memories that will sustain them as they continue their medical treatments.
The four-person golf scramble competition will begin with a shotgun start at 2 p.m. Lunch will precede the golf at 1 p.m. A short awards program will follow.
The Sweet Caroline Golf Outing is named in honor of 2-year-old Caroline Johnson, who was diagnosed with a rare form of liver cancer in January 2010. Last year, Johnson received surgery to remove her tumor, leaving the young child with only 15 percent of her liver. She underwent several chemotherapy treatments and is now free of cancer.
The entry fee is $60 per player or $240 per team. The registration deadline is July 15. For more information, call 1-800-GO-OWENS, ext. 2569.
Sand-tastic
Mercy Children’s Autism Program will host its first-ever “Sand-Tastic” Reunion for current students, program graduates and their families July 9 at Levis Commons. Activities will start at 10 a.m. and run until noon.
The reunion is part of the Sand-Tastic Summer Festival, which features all-day activities for all ages.
Feet on the Street
Wood Lane Residential Services, Inc., will present “Feet on the Street,” a 5K Run/2K Walk July 16 at Bowling Green City Park, 417 City Park Dr., Conneaut and Fairview avenues.
Overall male and female and overall masters will receive a gift certificate from Second Sole, located in Levis Commons in Perrysburg. Awards will also be given to the top three finishers in each age group. Age categories range from 14 and under to 65 and over.
Strollers are welcome. No pets.
The entry fee is $20 by June 30 and $25 afterwards. Register online at www.Active.com (additional fee of $3.95), at Second Sole at Levis Commons in Perrysburg, or mail registration information to WLRS Inc., 545 Pearl St., Bowling Green, OH 43402.
Proceeds raised from the event will benefit the Nancy Ullum Garden Apartments in Bowling Green, a 14-unit complex for adults with developmental disabilities.
Dining with Diabetes
Diabetes is a serious and costly disease, but those who learn to manage their blood glucose levels, eat a healthy diet, and exercise regularly can lower their risks of complications and lead a healthier and more productive life.
Ohio State University Extension, Ottawa County and Magruder Hospital in Port Clinton are collaborating to offer “Dining with Diabetes” Aug. 23, 23 and 25 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in the hospital’s Conference Center.
The three-part series of classes is open to those with diabetes, their family members and caretakers.
Learning will focus on healthful yet easy food preparation techniques that don’t sacrifice good taste. During each session, four recipes will be demonstrated and participants will have the opportunity to taste the items and take home recipes.
The cost of the series is $25 per individual or $30 per couple. Participants are encouraged to attend all three class sessions. Class size is limited and pre-registration is requested by Aug. 15 by calling OSU Extension at 419-898-3631. Payment will be collected at the first class. Assistance is available to help cover the registration fee if needed.
Dining with Diabetes is offered statewide through Ohio State University Extension and local partners.
Blood supplies still low
Although many people have donated blood to help with the critically low local supply, many more blood donors are urgently needed as soon as possible.
The local American Red Cross is unable to fill all hospital requests in a timely manner, particularly for types O negative, A negative and B negative.
The need for blood is constant; but summer holidays put additional demands on the local supply. The Red Cross is asking even those who have not donated in a while -- as well as those who have never donated -- to please try and help now.
To make an appointment or for more information, contact the American Red Cross at 1-800- RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org.Red Cross Blood Drive July 14, noon-6 p.m., Little Sisters of the Poor, 930 S. Wynn Rd., Oregon.
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