REGISTRATION OPEN FOR NEW RED CROSS BABYSITTER PLUS TRAINING CAMP
Registrations are now being accepted for students 11-15 years old for the Babysitter PLUS Training Camp at the American Red Cross Hancock County Chapter. The weeklong camp will be held Aug. 9 – 13, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. each day at the Red Cross office, 125 Fair St. in Findlay.
During the Babysitter PLUS Training Camp, students will learn the skills necessary to provide safe, quality child care, including an understanding of the child development process, basic first aid, leadership skills, good decision making, care and feeding of infants and children and how to respond in an emergency. Also, students will receive training in advanced care skills including Standard First Aid and Child/Infant CPR .
At the end of camp, students will be Certified American Red Cross Babysitters and also will be certified in Red Cross Standard First Aid and Child/Infant CPR. Each student will receive a babysitter’s portfolio, which includes a first aid kit, flashlight and space for his or her training manuals. During the camp, students also will build a babysitter’s kit, which includes first aid items, inexpensive toys and games and activity books.
Cost for the camp is $50 and registration is limited to 12 students. Each student will need to bring a lunch, a drink and an infant-size doll or stuffed animal to class each day. For information and registration, visit www.hancockredcross.org or call 419-422-9322 ext. 225.
Want To Get Away? Come & Get to Know FAHRA!
FAHRA members! Bring yourself and a friend, co?worker, or anyone you feel would enjoy themselves at our FREE social event sponsored by the Findlay Area Human Resources Association
Cash Bar/Appetizers/Drink Specials
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
4:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m.
Red Pig Inn, Tiffin Ave., Findlay, OH
FORMER PRO-TEC COATING COMPANY PRESIDENT PAUL WORSTELL TO JOIN SIX DISCIPLINES NWO
Paul Worstell is the former president of PRO-TEC Coating Company in Leipsic, Ohio, a 50/50 joint venture between United States Steel Corporation and Kobe Steel LTD of Japan. Mr. Worstell led the PRO-TEC organization for 14 years from May 1996 to May 2010. PRO-TEC Coating Company was recognized as a recipient of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award in 2007. Mr. Worstell had spent the previous 26 years in various leadership roles through-out US Steel operations.
Worstell will complete his Six Disciplines certification in early July and will begin working with client organizations shortly thereafter. “We know Paul will be highly effective in his role and we are truly honored to have him join us” said Kurjan.
Vaughn Industries: New Energy Efficient Lighting Program
We can offer a variety of creative solutions to save you money and cut your energy consumption. Through a new AEP incentives program and a possible EPACT tax deduction, now is the perfect time to have your new lighting system pay for itself. Let us show you how and why lighting is considered the easiest and most profitable investment in energy savings. It has never been easier and more efficient to save on your electric bill and increase lighting!
Includes: Offices Retail Parking Garages/Lots Restaurants Healthcare Warehouse Educational
(Portions of a building may apply)
Backflow Prevention Inspection—Domestic Water
This annual testing is required by Ohio Administrative Code 3754-95-06
$125.00 per unit
Certified Inspectors
Limited Area
Annual Fire Alarm Testing - $200.00
Includes inspection of one fire alarm panel and up to ten devices
If your facility has more panels and/or devices, call us for a free quote
Licensed Fire Alarm Technicians
Limited Area
Offers good through 8/31/2010
Wee Ones: Ponds and Lakes
Learn more about larger bodies of water in our Wee Ones in the Parks: Ponds and Lakes. It will be held on Monday, June 28 at 10am, 1pm and 7pm. For toddlers three and under with an adult companion. This program is held at the Discovery Center at Oakwoods Nature Preserve. The program will include a story, craft and activities all about ponds and lakes. We’ll take a hike to our own Shank Lake is weather is permitting.
The Oakwoods Nature Preserve, “Doc” Phillips Discovery Center is located at 1400 Oakwoods Lane, off West Sandusky Street off CR 144 west of Findlay. For more information about other upcoming programs, view the HPD Seasonal Guide at www.HancockParks.com under the “What’s New” section or call the HPD office at 419-425-PARK and “Discover Your Hancock Parks”.
“I am making an old fashioned garden” program offered by HPD
Hancock Park District continues the 2010 Litzenberg Gardening Series with the second program of the series on Tuesday, July 6 with a program entitled “I am making an old fashioned garden.” The public program will take place at 7:00pm at Litzenberg Memorial Woods in the 1840’s period garden.
Sherry Pees, historical consultant for the 1847 Litzenberg-McKinnis House from Dola, will be our featured presenter. Pees’ reputation as a historical consultant is widely known for historical homes and gardens.
Participants will learn that a garden is much more than planting seeds and plants, weeding, and harvesting produce. Learn how to give your garden a quaint or charming flare by adding fencing, gates, rain barrels, bee skeps or other items of interest.
Advance registration is necessary to attend by contacting the HPD office, located at 1424 East Main Cross Street, Findlay with a $5 fee, per person by Friday, July 2. Light refreshments served afterwards.
Other topics and dates for the remaining 2010 Litzenberg gardening programs include: August 3 – “Little harvest gardens”, and September 14 – “Circle of friends wreath gathering”.
Litzenberg Memorial Woods is located at 6100 US 224, 6 miles west of Findlay. The site is handicap accessible with restrooms available inside the Activity Barn. For more information about other upcoming programs, view the HPD website at www.HancockParks.com and “Discover Your Hancock Parks.”
MCKINNIS FAMILY CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE DAY
The Hancock Park District will be celebrating the 4th of July at the historic McKinnis House at Litzenberg Memorial Woods on Sunday, June 27, starting at 1:30pm and lasting until 4:30pm. Join in the fun as the McKinnis family celebrates Independence Day just as they might have in 1847!
Visit the 1847 McKinnis House and see what types of food the ladies are preparing for their picnic baskets. The ladies of the settlement have decided to hold their picnic at 3pm in the backyard and are inviting you to bring your own picnic and join them! Music will be provided by The Heritage Minstrels as they roam the area.
To mark this special occasion, the McKinnis’ have decided to make ice cream. The men of the settlement will be hard at work chipping and hauling ice. Come see just how much work it takes to make this cold treat. You might even be asked to lend a hand when it comes time to turn the crank! Free samples of the 1840’s style ice cream will be given away, while supplies last. Come to the McKinnis House and help beat the heat!
Litzenberg Memorial Woods located at 6100 US 224, 6 miles west of Findlay. The site is handicap accessible with restrooms available inside the Activity Barn. For more information about other upcoming programs, view the HPD Seasonal Guide at www.HancockParks.com under the “What’s New” section or call the HPD office at 419-425-PARK and “Discover Your Hancock Parks”.
FREE WATERCRAFT RIDES AT RIVERSIDE LANDING BOAT RENTALS FOR JULY 4th HOLIDAY
Celebrate Independence Day at the Riverside Landing Boat Rental Concession in grand style. The Hancock Park District will be offering FREE ½ hour boat rentals for canoes, kayaks, and pedal boats the entire day on Sunday, July 4th in celebration of our Independence Day. Free public rentals will be available on a first come, first served basis between normal operation hours of 1:00 – 7:00 pm, as long as weather and river conditions are conducive for opening.
The Riverside Boathouse phone is 419-423-1902 to check watercraft availability and river conditions. The boat livery is a concession of the Hancock Park District, and is open weekends and holidays. Group reservations, persons using at least six or more watercrafts for at least one hour, are available with advance arrangements and payment by contacting Park District Headquarters at 419-425-PARK(7275). Groups are schedules at times other than normal livery hours. Additional information is available at www.HancockParks.com. Discover Your Hancock Parks.
RED CROSS SHELTERS FAMILY AFTER FIRE
Five Findlay residents are receiving assistance from the Hancock County Red Cross following a fire at their home Friday evening. The Red Cross Disaster Action Team members Walter Baney and Terri Glick responded to a call for help near Midnight at a home on Taylor Street in Findlay.
The Red Cross paid for hotel accommodations for the three adults and two children and provided financial assistance for clothing, shoes and food. The volunteers also gave stuffed animals to the two children affected by the disaster. Red Cross Disaster Action Team members will continue working with the families to provide information and resources for their long term recovery.
All Red Cross disaster relief is provided free of charge, thanks to the generosity of the American people. If you’d like to make a donation to the Hancock County Red Cross, visit www.hancockredcross.org or call (419) 422-9322.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore Hires New Volunteer Coordinator
(Findlay, OH – June 17) The Findlay/Hancock County Habitat for Humanity affiliate is proud to announce that Kimm Odone has been promoted to Volunteer Coordinator for the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
Odone joined Habitat in 2008 as Administrative Assistant and will be expanding her responsibilities to include volunteer recruitment, staffing and training for the Habitat ReStore located at 2042 Tiffin Avenue, Findlay, next to Cheddars behind Carpet Mart.
“We are excited to have Kimm’s role expanded. This was only made possible through a grant from the Community Foundation for the ReStore,” stated Wendy McCormick, Executive Director. “ReStore is operated daily with volunteers – Kimm’s role is critical to ReStore’s success!”
ReStore accepts donations of used, discounted, or overstocked home improvement and building materials from home owners, contractors, or building supply stores. Items are offered for sale to the public at 50%-80% below retail. The profits are then used to help local families in need realize their dream of home ownership.
Odone is working to recruit volunteers who are willing to donate their time and energy in various positions at ReStore including cashiers, sales floor associates, and back room stockers and loaders. Volunteers are needed when the store is open Thursday 3pm-8 pm, Friday’s noon – 4 pm and Saturdays 8am – 4 pm. Training and orientation will be provided.
Habitat will use ReStore as an opportunity to educate volunteers on the issues of poverty housing. It is also a good time to remind individuals about the importance of volunteering and making volunteer service a regular part of their lives. Current build volunteers will be encouraged to join us year-round, engage their own local churches and organizations as ReStore Volunteer teams.
“America was built on the spirit of volunteerism and so was our community. Now is an exciting time to continue that building with Habitat as we continue to build more than houses.” said McCormick. McCormick noted that volunteer service is everyone’s responsibility and each of us can make a difference. “Putting our faith into action is one of Habitat’s founding principles,” she added.
Habitat for Humanity of Findlay/Hancock County is a non-profit Christian based organization that builds houses with low income families. The houses are funded by local donors and are built by volunteers and partner families from the community and sold at no profit – no interest to partner families in need. The mortgage payments made by homeowners are used to build more houses.
To learn how you can volunteer with Habitat’s ReStore or obtain a volunteer intake form, call the Habitat ReStore at 419-425-3900 or visit www.habitatfindlay.org.
Get to know Litzenberg
Join us for our second in the series of get to know your Hancock Parks as we high light Litzenberg. This will take place on Thursday, July 8. A brief history of the park and the McKinnis Homestead will take place at 7pm in the activity barn. The 1847 McKinnis House and garden, historical workshop, and activity barn will be open for tours, so come see how it works behind the scenes. Hikes through the trails will take place after the program. Come learn more about our living history volunteering program and our wildflower monitoring program. Light refreshments courtesy of Hancock Friends of the Parks.
Litzenberg Memorial Woods is located at 6100 U.S. Route 224, west of Findlay. For more information about other upcoming programs, view the HPD Seasonal Guide at www.HancockParks.com under the “What’s New” section or call the HPD office at 419-425-PARK and “Discover Your Hancock Parks”.
Findlay Rotary Club Presents Rock ’n’ Rotary
Downtown Building Tour and Concert Fundraiser
Saturday, July 24, 2010
3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
The Downtown Building Tour will feature eight (8) unique buildings that have been renovated and are currently offices, retail stores, and living quarters. Tours begin at 3:00 and end at 7:00.
The Concert "Rock" on Crawford Street will begin at 7:00 with Fatt Conley playing until 9:00. Next up at 9:15 will be Hipnotix playing until 11:30.
If you can't make the Building Tour, but would enjoy The Concert a $5.00 cash fee is required at the entrance on Crawford Street starting at 6:30.
Tickets for the Tour and Concert are available from any Rotarian for $20.00 each. Tickets also available at Sharon Rooney’s office or the Findlay Rotary Club office. All proceeds to be divided between Hancock Historical Museum and The Agency on Aging. Buildings include: Rieck’s Gallery, A R Marketing, The Rooney Building, Corporate Research, Ali’s Alley, Factory Direct, Eyes On Main, and Rawson Building.
Poverty Simulation
The Poverty Simulation is a unique, interactive experience that helps individuals begin to understand what life is like with a shortage of money and an abundance of stress. It moves people to think about the harsh realities of poverty and to talk about how communities can address the problem collectively. Most importantly, it encourages people to make a difference.
July 13, 2010
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Registration begins at 8:30am
Winebrenner SeminaryAuditorium
950 N. Main Street, Findlay
(parking provided in the lot next to the building)
Space is limited. Register by July 9, 2010 Reservations & Questions call Hope House, 419-427-2848
Handbags That Help Membership Deadline July 15
FINDLAY, OH— Handbags That Help women’s giving circle members and new members who wish to participate in the annual Interest Inventory survey are reminded to submit their 2010-2011 membership contribution and registration form by July 15, 2010. The Interest Inventory is a survey which helps determine what issues are important to the membership. The results of this survey help the Grants Committee set grant priorities for the coming year. Interest Inventories will be mailed in July to be returned in August. Results will be tabulated, reviewed by the Grants
Committee, and presented at the September meeting. Memberships will continue to be accepted through September 15; however, memberships received after July 15 will not be eligible to participate in the Interest Inventory.
The giving circle is open to all area women. The only requirement for membership is a $500 annual contribution. That donation gives each member a single vote as to how the pooled funds will be awarded that year. As an alternative to the $500 Individual Voting Membership, women can share a Joint Membership. With a Joint Membership, 2-5 women split a membership and share a single vote. Each member is also required to pay a $30 administrative fee to support the expenses of organization.
The Handbags That Help women’s giving circle is supported by the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation. To join or for more information regarding Handbags That Help please contact the Community Foundation at 419-425-1100 or visit their website at
www.communityfoundation.com