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Hummel Look-A-Likes
Once again this year, thousands of people flocked to Oak Shade Grove in Oregon during the annual German-American Festival.
Among the highlights of the festival, celebrated each year to promote and enhance both German and Swiss culture, is the annual M.I. Hummel Look-A-Like Contest.
Hummel figurines are well-known ceramic works of art based on German nun Maria Innocentia Hummel’s illustrations of playful children. As in past contests, children ages 2-10 are eligible to register and compete for the title of “Most Hummel Look-A-Like.”
This year’s 20th Annual look-alike contest brought in 16 registered contestants. Winners included:
Ages 2-3-4: 1st Place – Mason Caryer; 2nd Place – Abby Caryer; 3rd Place – Collin Potts.
Ages 5-6-7: 1st Place – Katie Giller; 2nd Place – Anna Schober.
Ages 8-9-10: 1st Place – Anna Grace Giller; 2nd Place – Owen Scholegl; 3rd Place – Elise Eschedor.
Cool aid
On Friday, Sept. 2, the temperatures in Northwood High School reached highs in the 90s – and that was before lunch.
Attempts to keep students cool by providing extra water coolers in the cafeteria for student use throughout the day and utilizing the few areas with air conditioning seemed to fall short.
Local businesses stepped up to help students beat the heat. Meijer, Menards and The Andersons all made generous donations so that popsicles could be provided for students in their afternoon classes.
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| Nick Russell (#11) and Stephen Fuller (#13) enjoy a cool treat. |
“The gifts that these businesses donated went above and beyond the services they regularly provide for our community, so much so that the elementary students also got popsicles,” said Kelley D. Wills, Social Studies instructor. “Northwood Schools would like to thank Meijer and Menards and The Andersons for their gifts.”
Zoo levy co-chairs
Toledo Mayor Mike Bell, Bruce Baumhower, Betsy Brady and Sam Burnett will serve as co-chairpersons of The Citizens for the Zoo’s 2011 levy campaign.
The .85-mil renewal levy will generate funds to help pay for day-to-day expenses such as food for the animals, veterinary care, utilities and maintenance and personnel costs.
“We are very pleased to announce these co-chairs,” said zoo Executive Director Dr. Anne Baker. “We will be relying on their expertise and knowledge in the community as we shape our campaign this fall.”
Baumhower, a longtime leader of the UAW Local 12, sees the zoo as a valuable community asset for families. “There is truly something here for everyone.” said Baumhower.
Burnett, a former educator, member of the Washington Local School Board and an advocate for senior citizens, said, “the levy is very important to our community. I know that people—especially senior citizens—are having tough times. The zoo understands that, and has made this levy a renewal.”
Safety Circus Splash
On Aug. 27, New Heights Fellowship’s Preschool TEAM sponsored a free Safety Circus Splash. Children and adults gathered for fun and food at the New Heights building, 613 Main St., to learn safety tips and enjoy some artificial rain courtesy of the local Toledo Fire Department.
Judy Lee organized the event as the New Heights Preschool TEAM leader; Kary Brister served as clown and a score of volunteers prepared food, supervised children, and worked to make the event a success.
Anyone interested in getting involved with New Heights Fellowship on Main Street in East Toledo may call 419-469-8808 for more information.
Eagle Scout honors
Adam Mihalko, of Curtice, received his Eagle Scout Award at a Court of Honor Sunday, Aug. 7 at St John’s United Church of Christ in Genoa.
A member of Troop 131, of St Luke's in Curtice, under the leadership of Scoutmaster John Moore, Adam has been in Scouting since joining Tiger Scouts in the first grade at Jerusalem Elementary School.
His Eagle Scout project included landscaping the outdoor sign at St John’s and repairing the 200 feet of flagstone border around the church. He raised more than $1,800 for the project, which involved more than 175 hours of work. Adam credits the numerous church members and friends who donated financially toward his project, with special thanks to Gaylord Sheldon, who used his equipment to tear out old landscaping and haul away; Dave Irving, who assisted in the concrete/mortar repair; Mike Seery, who assisted with his equipment in hauling the decorative stone; and Thadd Huss, who assisted with his knowledge of landscaping design and supplying the plants used.
He also expressed gratitude to his fellow scouts, family, friends and his church family who donated their time to work on his project.
Adam is the son of Jeff and Marsha Mihalko, and the grandson of Jean Rollins and Elaine Mihalko. He is a 2011 graduate of Clay High school, where he was a member of the Marching Band, Pep Band, FFA, Chess Club and Oregon Community & Family Coalition Youth Board and participated in One Acts (Limelighters), and track.
His activities also included being a Toledo ZooTeen, a youth representative on St John's UCC Consistory (church council) and a member of the St John's UCC Youth Group. Adam has been a carrier for The Press for 3-1/2 years.
Adam is attending Owens Community College this fall, with plans to transfer to the University of Toledo for Religious Studies, then onto seminary with goals of either becoming an Air Force chaplain or minister.
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