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Nominations for the Distinguished Waite Alumni Award are being accepted until Oct. 29.
Nomination forms are available by calling Waite Principal David M. Yenrick at 419-671-7000. An executive committee will review all nominations and choose the awardees, who will be inducted as Distinguished Alumni at the annual Purple and Gold Celebration April 2, 2011.
Hydrant flushing
Through Oct. 29, the Northwest Water and Sewer District’s Maintenance Department is conducting hydrant flushing on all hydrants east of the city of Perrysburg corporation limits to I-280 in Lake Township.
The area that will be affected includes Ampoint Industrial Park, Owens Community College, the village of Walbridge, Moline and Ohio Turnpike exit five interchange, as well as various subdivisions.
Testing will be performed Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Water customers may experience rusty water during this period, and should run water before doing laundry. Those who have problems with rust on laundry during the test period may obtain rust-removing chemicals by calling the water and sewer district at 419-354-9090 or 877-354-9090, or by visiting the office at 12560 Middleton Pike, Bowling Green Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Absentee ballots available
Absentee ballots for the upcoming Nov. 2 General Election are available at the Ottawa County Board of Elections, 8444 W. SR 163, Oak Harbor.
Ottawa County voters may vote an absentee ballot at the board office now through Nov. 1. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 30 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
Ballots are available online at www.co.ottawa.oh.us or voters may call the board at 419-898-3071 for an application for a ballot or more information.
Helping teachers
In an effort to assist the Lake Local School District teachers, members of the Rossford Association of Classroom Teachers and the Ohio Association of Public School Employees Local #384, as well as other educational associations from as far away as Dayton, raised $5,000.
The money was given to the Lake Teachers Association to distribute to teachers to replace personal materials (or otherwise, as they saw fit) that were lost in the tornado this past summer.
Indicted
The Ottawa County Grand Jury recently returned indictments against the following individuals, according to Prosecuting Attorney Mark Mulligan:
Gary Wayne Myers, 45, whose last known address is Lockwood Road, Port Clinton, has been indicted on two counts each of pandering obscenity involving a minor and pandering sexually-oriented matter involving a minor, all felonies of the second and fourth degree. According to the Ottawa County Sherriff’s office, Myers allegedly had images on his computer of minors engaging in sexual activity between 2004 and 2009.
Catharine A. Jackson, 60, 32 N. Leutz Rd., Oak Harbor has been charged with two counts of Robbery, a felony of the second degree and felony of the third degree. According to police reports, Jackson allegedly stole items from a Portage Township business on Sept. 15. When an employee confronted Jackson, she fled in her car, reportedly knocking the employee to the ground.
Kenen N. Everett, 18, of 9258 W. SR 163, Oak Harbor, has been indicted on one count of failure to appear, a felony of the fourth degree, after he allegedly failed to attend a hearing in the Ottawa County Municipal Court Aug. 25 after being released on a recognizance bond.
Paul Sedilko, 40, of 1500 N. Forest Dr., Sandusky, and Susan M. Lambert, 47, of 1400 Mill St., Apt. 1, Fremont, have both been indicted on felony charges of criminal nonsupport for failing to pay court-ordered child support. Sedilko was charged with six counts; Lambert has been charged with four counts.
Terry L. Schmeltz, Jr., 41, of Main Street, Oak Harbor, was indicted on six counts of criminal nonsupport after he allegedly failed to pay court-ordered child support for his minor dependent from April 2004 through March 2010. The charges are felonies of the fourth degree and specify that Schmeltz has been previously convicted of felony nonsupport charges.
Warrants have been issued for Myers, Jackson, and Everett. Mulligan noted that an indictment is merely a formal charge in the Common Pleas Court and does not denote guilt or innocence.
Course to begin
Area residents who may be interested in water plant operation jobs can join a 16-week water operator’s course beginning in November. An exact date is still to be determined.
Participants in the course will receive a Level 1 Water Operator’s certificate at the end of the program, which will be conducted by the Operator Training Committee of Ohio Inc. (OTCO). Internships are a required part of the course and will be conducted at area water treatment facilities.
Classes will be held at the Ottawa County Resource Center, SR 163, Oak Harbor and will run Monday to Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
According to Curtis Truss Jr., executive director of the Operator Training Committee of Ohio, “water treatment is a field that is stable and that is an in-demand occupation.”
The ideal participant of this program is someone who has a strong interest in hands-on applications, but who may be facing barriers such as being involved in the court system or who may have dropped out of school. Other requirements of this training program include a desire to learn, an interest in technology, and most importantly a strong work ethic.
The training is made possible by a partnership of WSOS Community Action Commission Inc., the Operator Training Committee of Ohio and the Ottawa County Improvement Corporation.
WSOS will provide supportive services to help the participants through any transition issues that may arise during the participant’s time in the program. In addition, students enrolled may be eligible to receive stipends while attending classes.
Those interested in securing a seat in this water operator’s should call Fisher at WSOS at 1-800-775-9767 or e-mail WSOS at
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“Pack the Truck”
A “Pack the Truck” food drive to benefit the Ottawa County Holiday Bureau Allen Clay Harris Township Unit will be held at the Genoa High School football game Oct. 22.
The Holiday Bureau serves those in need in the three counties during the Christmas season, providing food baskets, and toys for families with children.
At the food drive, Genoa Ford/Chevrolet will park a new truck at the entrance to the football field. Donors are invited to “pack the truck” with canned goods and non-perishable food items. New toys will also be accepted.
All proceeds will go to those in need this Christmas season.
In addition, the annual “Brown Bag Sale” will be held through December at Miller’s NewMarket in Genoa. Shoppers are invited to purchase a bag of items, which cashiers will set aside for the Holiday Bureau.
Applications are available in Elmore and Genoa businesses, post offices and churches. They will also be mailed out to students at the schools.
For more information or to make a monetary donation, call Kathy Mapes at 419-654-6273 or Esteban Reyes at 419-345-4104. For toy donations, call Catherine Aldrich at 419-764-9293.
Logo design contest
The East Toledo Family Center’s is holding a logo design contest to celebrate its 110th Anniversary in 2011.
The theme for the year will be, “Rooted in the past, branching towards the future.” The logo will be used on letterheads, websites, promotional merchandise and event programs.
There is no fee to enter, and entrants may submit multiple designs. No previously copyrighted text or artwork may be used. The Family Center’s current logo must be a part of the new logo design.
The deadline for entries is Nov. 30. Entries must be submitted in jpeg form to
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or mail to East Toledo Family Center, 1020 Varland Ave., Toledo OH, 43605.
For more information, call Tracy Garufos at 419-691-1429, ext. 211.
Costumes on parade
The Genoa Area Kiwanis Club, along with the Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce, will sponsor the Annual Halloween Costume Contest on Main Street in downtown Genoa Oct. 25 at 7 p.m.
The contest is open to residents in the Genoa Area Schools District. Children are encouraged to arrive at the GenoaBank parking lot at 6:30 p.m.
Categories of judging will include Ugliest, Prettiest, Huggable, Storybook, Nursery Rhyme, Television and Creative Original. Age categories include preschool ages 1 and 2, preschool age 3 and 4, kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade, fourth grade, fifth and sixth grade and band. First-, second- and third-place medallions will be presented in each category.
Cider and donuts will be served at the gazebo following the judging. In case of rain, the event will be held at Brunner Elementary School.
The Genoa Area Kiwanis Club welcomes new members to help support their community projects. Call Larry Dean, membership growth chairman at 419-855-0096 for details.
Spooky Carnival
Maumee Bay Nature Center will present “A Spooky Carnival of Fun” Oct. 16 and 17 from noon to 4 p.m.
The afternoon of slightly spooky indoor fun suitable for goblins of all ages will feature a Halloween history video, carved pumpkins for sale and refreshments. Goofy gravestones and carved pumpkins will light the area, while silly spooks mill about.
A $5 per child craft fee includes Halloween crafts, tattoos, an apple grab, monstrous masks, cookie decorating, spooky games with prizes, cartoon videos and more. Costumes are encouraged.
For more details, call 419-836-9117.
Volunteers are also needed to help with the event. Opportunities include decorating the Nature Center Friday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m.; helping with the Haunted Nature Center event Saturday and/or Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (lunch provided). Call 419-836-9177 to help out.
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