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Reunion planned
The 50th reunion of activation of personnel in the 112th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Ohio Air National Guard will be held at the 180th Fighter Squadron, Toledo Express Airport, Aug. 20 at 11:30 a.m.
Those wishing to attend the reunion, which will include a picnic and camaraderie, should call Steve Drake at 419-472-9702 to get their name on the list for clearance at the gate.
Those who know squadron members who live out of the area are encouraged to spread the word or to contact Drake.
School supply drive
The 2nd annual Comet School Supply Drive will be held on Aug. 14 during the new Genoa elementary school dedication ceremony.
For anyone in need of help, please find the application located on the Comet School Supply Drive’s Facebook page, at Genoa Trinity Church Food Bank or email
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Those who cannot attend the drive may drop off donations into drive boxes located at Laurelea's Pastries & Cafe (formerly Latte'da) in Genoa, at Genoa schools administration office or at Genoa Dollar General.
Open house, dedication set
An open house at Genoa High School will be held Aug. 24 from 6:30-7 p.m.
A dedication ceremony for the new Genoa Are Local Elementary School will be held Aug. 14 at 2 p.m. Tours of the new building will be held after the dedication.
Genealogical get-together
The Ottawa County Genealogical Society will meet at Port Clinton City Park, Aug. 16 at 5:30 p.m. for the annual summer picnic. Fried chicken and table service will be provided. Those attending are asked to bring a beverage and a side dish to share. Jana Sloan Broglin, professional genealogist from Swanton, will present a program entitled, Hookers, Crooks, and Kooks.
Diabetes classes
Dining with Diabetes, a 3-part series of classes, will be held Aug. 22, 23, and 25 from 1-3:30 p.m. at the conference center at Magruder Hospital in Port Clinton.
The classes are offered to persons with diabetes, family members, and caregivers.
The series focuses on nutritional food preparation techniques and is a collaboration of Ohio State University Extension Ottawa County and the hospital.
To register call 419 898-3631.
Sr. center extends hours
To help area seniors cope with high heat and humidity that is expected to continue throughout August, the Wood County Committee on Aging, Inc. is offering extended hours and days of service at the Wood County Senior Center in Bowling Green during the rest of the month.
The center will be open and regular programs and services will be maintained 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Additional hours are scheduled for Friday evening until 8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Lunch is available provided from noon to 1 p.m. A $2 donation is suggested for those 60 and over. There is a $5 charge for those under age 60.
Reservations are required by 2 p.m. for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening meals and for the Saturday and Sunday meals. Call 1-800-367-4935 for reservations.
The service is targeted to the older adults and those who might not have adequate cooling in their homes. Those in need of relief from the heat are encouraged to drop in. Games, movies, books and newspapers will be available.
To stay safe in the extreme heat, experts recommend rescheduling strenuous outdoor work to early morning or evening. Those who must work outside are advised to take frequent breaks and drink water frequently, even when not thirsty. Check on elderly friends and neighbors, especially those without air conditioning.
As a reminder, all Wood County Committee on Aging locations are available for cooling during their regularly scheduled hours, including the Northeast Center at 705 N. Main St., Walbridge, open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the Pemberville Area Senior Center, Pemberville Area Senior Center, 220 Cedar St., open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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