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Northcoast Jobs
The Northcoast Jobs Connection and Seneca OneStop system offer a variety of services and resources for those looking for work and employers with jobs to fill.
Seminars are free and open to anyone in the community. The seminars are also available to be customized for employers and delivered on site.
The July schedule at the Ottawa County Community Resource Centre, 8043 W. SR 163, Oak Harbor includes:
• July 10: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. “ Get a Job or a Better Job, POD. ” Learn how to prepare for and conduct a successful job search. This session includes a review of unemployment services provided by the state, information about other community resources and a free lunch.
• July 11: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. “ Individual Resume Writing Assistance. ” Work one-on-one with a specialist and produce a good resume before you leave. By appointment only by calling 800-665-1677 or 419-898-3688, ext. 270.
• July 18: 9 a.m. to noon. “ Pre-Training Reality Check. ” A must for anyone considering retraining. Discuss what you need to know before returning to school, how to research schools, working while retraining, and the discipline needed to succeed. Learn about the FAFSA and how to complete it for quick and easy results.
July 29: 9 a.m. to noon. “ Customer Service. ” Get information about customer expectations, handling complaints and rituals. Discuss good responses, customer loyalty, human needs and telephone etiquette.
Register by e-mailing Carol Guice at cguice@terra.edu or by calling her at 419-307-1189.
For more information on the Job Stores, log onto www.northcoastjobs.org or in Ottawa County, call the Job Store at 800-665-1677 or 419-898-3688, ext. 270 or call Denise Ventrone at 419-898-6242 at the Community Improvement Corporation.
Indicted
Several indictments were returned after a recent session of the Ottawa County Grand Jury, according to Prosecuting Attorney Mark Mulligan.
Dakota T. Young, 18, of Oak Harbor, was charged with three counts of trafficking in drugs, all felonies of the fourth degree, along with two felony counts of drug possession and misdemeanor counts of permitting drug abuse and possession of drug paraphernalia.
According to the Ottawa County Drug Task Force reports, Young sold drugs while in the vicinity of a juvenile on three occasions last month. He was arrested May 27 and was reportedly found in possession of heroin and oxycodone at the time of his arrest, Mulligan said.
Christopher A. Tienarend, 18, of Genoa, was indicted on two counts of aggravated vehicular assault, both felonies of the third degree, after he allegedly cause an accident in April that resulted in serious injuries to his two passengers, Mulligan said.
Jenapher L. Parks, 24, of Toledo, was indicted on two counts of aggravated vehicular assault, a felony of the third degree and a felony of the fourth degree after she allegedly caused a one-car accident earlier this month that resulted in serous injury to her passenger, Mulligan said.
Ujvagi honored
Three veteran’s organizations are honoring State Rep. Peter Ujvagi (D-Toledo) with prestigious awards to recognize his advocacy on behalf of military members and their families.
This past Saturday, the Vietnam Veterans of America – Buckeye State Council presented Rep. Ujvagi its “ Veteran Advocacy Award of the Year ” for his advocacy of issues that affect active, retired, injured and fallen soldiers in Ohio.
This follows the Ohio Distinguished Service Award Medal Ujvagi received in April from the Ohio Adjutant General for his body of legislative work since 2003 on behalf of veterans.
Next month, the Veteran’s Service commission will honor Ujvagi with its Advocacy of the Year award.
“ To say I am honored by this recognition is an understatement, ” he said. “ I am humbled because of the sacrifice these military members and their families make in the name of our freedom.
“ I am, as ever, in awe of their commitment to our country and our citizens.
Win free tuition
Owens Community College and three Clear Channel radio stations are partnering in a contest to award free college education to four area residents, with two winners receiving the grand prize of two semesters of free Owens tuition.
92.5 KISS-FM, 104.7 WIOT and 103.7 CKY began airing promotional announcements for the contest June 30.
Individuals can enter the contest by logging onto www.owens.edu, www.925kissfm.com, www.wiot.com or www.1037wcky.com, clicking on the “ Tuition is Right ” and correctly answering three questions. Applicants also can enter by completing a paper entry form available at the Enrollment Services Office on the Owens Toledo-area Campus, Information Desk on the Findlay-area Campus or the Reception Desk at the Owens Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo.
All entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. July 28. All qualifying entrants will be eligible to attend the first final on Aug. 5 at 3 p.m. at the Community Education and Wellness Center on the Owens Findlay-area Campus. One grand prize of two semesters of free tuition and one runner-up prize of one semester of free tuition will be awarded by random draw.
All qualifying entrants who do not win a tuition prize Aug. 5 are eligible to attend the second final Aug. 7 at 3 p.m. at the Student Health and Activities Center on the Owens Toledo-area Campus.
The second grand prize of two semesters of free tuition and final runner-up prize of one semester of free tuition also will be awarded by random draw.
At both finals, various other prizes will be drawn and awarded at random as well.
The contest is open to residents 16 years of age or older. This marks the seventh occasion since 2003 that Owens has partnered with Northwest Ohio media and offered a tuition contest.
Getting ready to read
A free Getting Ready to Read Workshop will be hosted by St. Charles Mercy Hospital July 8 to 24 in the hospital basement level.
The program, presented by WGTE Interactive Presentations, will begin with a two-hour introduction and interactive session July 8. Subsequently, one-hour sessions will be held Tuesdays July 15 and 22 and Thursdays July 17 and 24. All session will be held at 6 p.m.
Workshop materials will be provided. The program will include demonstrations of interactive literacy games to teach basic skills, ideas for making reading fun and use of technology to provide examples of available quality literacy content.
Light refreshments will be served. Childcare is available during sessions. Registration is limited to 25 participants. For more information, call sister Mary Ann Brady, RSM at 419-698-4148 or 419-704-4799 or e-mail mabrady1@sbcglobal.net.
Board vacancy
The Natural Resources Assistance Council (NRAC), an 11-member committee that evaluates applications for and allocates grants from the Clean Ohio Fund in Lucas County, is seeking nominations to fill one vacancy and serve a three-year term.
Qualified candidates can submit applications to the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG) through the end of August 2008. TMACOG administers NRAC District 12 in Lucas County.
To be eligible for a committee position, a candidate must be a representative of one of the following; local government; conservation organization; park district; statewide agricultural, forestry or horticultural organization; or an organization representing businesses, planning or development.
Applicants should submit the completed nomination form, a resume and letter from their organization in support of their nomination. The form is posted at www.pwc.state.oh.us/NRAC.nomination.form.pdf.
For more information, call Kurt Erichsen, vice president of environmental planning at TMACOG at 419-241-9155, ext. 126 or kurt@tmacog.org.
Contracts approved
The Benton-Carroll-Salem Board of Education has approved new contracts with unions representing teaching and non-teaching employees.
The board announced last week the contracts with both unions will be effective July 1 through June 30, 2012.
Teachers had previously ratified their new agreement at a June 3 meeting and classified staff members had ratified their agreement June 19.
The board is scheduled to hold a special meeting July 8 at 7 p.m.
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