Program helps avoid high bank fees, check cashing outlets
A new program, “Bank On Toledo,” is designed to help Toledo area residents gain access to low-fee checking accounts at banks and credit unions, while decreasing dependence on check cashing outlets that often charge high fees, according to a news release.

“Bank On Toledo” is a collaborative effort involving the City of Toledo, United Way of Greater Toledo, area financial institutions and various community partners.  This community-wide initiative is focused on assisting the “under-banked” and “unbanked” populations in obtaining access to financial services.

“Bank On Toledo” participating financial institutions throughout the City of Toledo, Oregon and Northwood include: Charter One, Directions Credit Union, Fifth Third Bank, FirstMerit Bank, Huntington, KeyBank, Nueva Esparanza Credit Union, PNC Bank, The State Bank and Trust Co., Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union, and Great Lakes Credit Union.

Once an individual visits a participating “Bank On Toledo” financial institution, he/she will be assisted in opening a checking and/or savings account, learn the proper use of credit cards, and become informed about home ownership and more. Additionally, financial education classes focusing on budgeting, managing a checking account, improving one’s credit rating, paying off debt and saving for the future are available through the “Bank On Toledo” program.

For more information, visit www.bankontoledo.org or call United Way 2-1-1.

The right thing
National Bank of Ohio has awarded scholarships to the following 2011 graduates: Catherine Lucas from Clay High School, Jacob Freeh from Danbury High School, Ben Wilson from Northwood High School, Jenna Frederick and Jake Scott from Oak Harbor High School, Zach Auxter from Port Clinton High School, Mette Blumensaadt from Put in Bay High School and Bryan Kuhlman from Woodmore High School.

Each year the bank awards eight scholarships to graduating seniors planning to further their education in the business field.  Money is raised to fund these scholarships at the Annual NBOH/Genoa Bank Scholarship Golf Outing. This year’s outing will be on Friday, September 16. Call Marie Truman at 419-898-5741.

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The National Bank of Ohio’s team for the Ottawa County Relay for Life event held in June at Oak Harbor High School totaled 16 employees and raised $2,360 for the American Cancer Society.

GenoaBank employees also participated in two recent Relay for Life events and raised $2,112.

Gold stars
The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced the following winners of the District Two “Roadeo” held  the ODOT District Two office in Bowling Green:

Jason Naus, Wood County Garage, finished second in both the snow plow (Dump) truck category and the front end loader category.

Manuel Carrillo of the Wood County garage finished third.

The “Roadeo” is an ODOT tradition where ODOT snow plow and loader operators demonstrate their skills at an obstacle course. First and second place winners of the District Two “Roadeo” will move on to face the winners from eleven other districts at the ODOT Director’s Cup “Roadeo” held in Columbus this August. 

Golf anyone?
Golfers can contribute to a good cause by registering for one of these upcoming golf outings:

•The Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber of Commerce will host its annual golf scrambles Thursday, July 21, 8:00 am at Eagle’s Landing. Call Sarah at 419-693-5580.

•Christ Dunberger American Legion Post 537 will host a golf outing Saturday, July 23 at Chippewa Golf Course to raise funds to replace the flag poles at Lake High School which were destroyed in last year’s tornado. Call Bud Shanks at 419-693-1737.

•The East Toledo/Oregon Kiwanis will host its 12th annual golf outing Friday, July 29 at Eagle’s Landing. The outing raises funds to provide scholarships for five local high school seniors as well as fund children’s activities. Call John Eisenhart at 419-346-0231. 

•The Oregon Firefighters Local 4093 will host its inaugural golf outing Saturday, July 30 at Eagle’s Landing. The outing will raise funds to benefit MDA, St. Vincent Mercy Hospital Burn Unit, Secret Santa project, local food baskets for the holidays and the Rick Adams Memorial E.M.T. Scholarship fund. Contact Phillip Jimenez at 419-367-7613 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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