GreaterFindlayInc. E-News April 29, 2009

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FLAG CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Billy Ray Cyrus, John Michael Montgomery and many more to perform in Findlay Ohio
Tickets are on Sale now!

Fatbottom Productions is thrilled to announce that tickets for the First Annual Flag City Music Festival are on sale now at www.fatbottomproductions.com. Order yours today as they are selling fast!

Scheduled to appear are John Michael Montgomery, Billy Ray Cyrus, The Parks, The Heartbeat Boys, Chris Burke and many more national and regional recording artists. For more information, a complete list of artists and ticket sales visit www.fatbottomproductions.com or www.myspace.com/fatbottomproductions.

UNITED WAY YOUNG LEADERS SOCIETY LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES-APRIL 30
The Young Leaders Society Lunch and Learn Series will continue on April 30, 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Elk's Lodge. The topic is "Investing for the Young Professional, - A Course in Understanding and Decision Making." This session will provide information and tools that you can implement into your long-term investment plan. This seminar will be interactive, so bring your questions for the open discussion.

Topics include: Investment Terms and Categories, understanding what it all means; Investment Decision Making - How should I build and manage my investments, when should I invest; Thousands of Dollars or Millions of Dollars?; How Often and How Much should I invest?

The program will be presented by Scott Hohman, CFP�, AIF�, Investment Advisor & Managing Executive of Strategic Investment Advisors, LLC, Findlay Strategic Investment Advisors, LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor / Securities Offered Through Triad Advisors, Inc., Member FINRA / SIPC

Cost is $5 for boxed lunch from Main Street Deli. RSVP at youngleaders@uwhancock.org.

PROMEDICA URGENTCARE AND OCCUHEALTH OFFERS FREE SENIOR HEALTH EVENT-APRIL 30
A free community health event for senior citizens will be held April 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at ProMedica UrgentCare and OccuHealth, in the Northwest Ohio Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (NWO) Conference Center.

This event features free screenings including blood pressure and blood sugar. Free cholesterol screenings with same-day results will be available to the first 15 guests. In addition, the event includes health and safety displays, fitness demonstrations, chair massages, a "brown bag medication review" by a Walgreen's pharmacist, door prizes, give away items and more. A box lunch will be provided to participants as well.

Registration is not required, but may be made by calling 419-427-3030. ProMedica UrgentCare and OccuHealth is located on the NWO Orthopedics and Sports Medicine campus, near Menards, at 7595 County Road 236 in Findlay.

PUBLIC WELCOME TO TOUR THE UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY'S NEW ANIMAL SCIENCE BUILDING-MAY 1
The University of Findlay will host a public dedication and open house Friday, May 1, at its new Dr. C. Richard Beckett Animal Science Building, located at the University's Animal Sciences Center on State Route 68.

The outdoor ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. Dr. C. Richard Beckett, for whom the building is named, will offer remarks. Other speakers will include Dr. DeBow Freed, president of the University, and Dr. F.D. McCarthy, head of the Center for Equine and Pre-Veterinary Studies at UF.

Self-guided tours, with students stationed within the barn to answer questions, will be held from 1-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Friday, and from 9 a.m. - noon Saturday.

The new building is an attractive, efficient, high-quality, 31,000-square-foot learning environment. With two 50-seat classrooms, a laboratory, a pharmacy, a student lounge, locker rooms, offices, instructional demonstration areas, holding pens and other animal servicing areas. In addition to classrooms on site, the new barn offers many benefits the old barn lacked. Automatic waterers were installed in pens, and there are working chutes to move livestock, heated rooms for animals that are sick or giving birth, and a heated bucket washing room to ensure proper washing of equipment.

For more information, visit www.findlay.edu or call 1-800-472-9502.

TECHNOLOGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SURVEY DUE MAY 1
Please participate in the 2009 Information Technology Survey.

There are 55 questions designed for rapid response, and the average time to complete past surveys online is 15 minutes. The online survey is located at http://www.findlay.edu/ticsurvey2009. If you prefer to respond using a paper survey, please contact GreaterFindlayInc. at 419-422-3313.

Please complete the survey on or before Friday, May 1, 2009, either electronically or on paper. All raw survey data will be held in confidence, and company specific details will not be disclosed to any third parties.

An analysis of the survey results will be presented at the 8th Annual Information Assurance Forum on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 and shared via GFI's electronic newsletter.

HOW TO BEAT THE ECONOMIC DOWNTURN SEMINAR-MAY1
The Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network invites you to attend a free seminar to learn how your company can fight back and thrive through these difficult economic times. How to Beat the Economic Downturn will be held 8-9:30 a.m., Friday, May 1 at Owens Community College.

MAGNET's experienced professionals have helped literally hundreds of manufacturers in Northern Ohio to prosper by helping them: Develop new products; Develop new markets
Improve existing operations; Identify gaps in their business; Implement action plans that delivery quantifiable results.

The seminar's speaker will be MAGNET Senior Consultant, Mike O'Donnell, who has more than 25 years experience experience in Lean and Continuous Improvement, Process Development, Operations Management, and Six Sigma Quality. O'Donnell is a Six Sigma Black Belt, a certified ISO Lead Auditor, and a Professional Engineer. He has worked with leading manufacturing companies including Crown Battery, Honeywell, Rubbermaid and Wells Lamont.

Registration and Continental Breakfast will be held 7:30-8 a.m. To register contact Katharine Boone at (216) 432-5159.

FINDLAY SERVICE LEAGUE CINCO DE MAYO PARTY-MAY 1
On Friday, May 1, 2009, Findlay Service League will host a Cinco de Mayo Party at the Findlay Country Club at 7 p.m. Admission is $35 per person and the event is casual. A Mexican buffet and two beverages are included in the ticket price.

There will be a variety of fun events such as a chance to break open a pi�ata filled with cash and a silent auction. The winner of the Great Scot Community Market 90 second shopping spree will be drawn at the event.

Proceeds will benefit FSL's 2009 Make a Difference Day project with Habitat for Humanity. Tickets can be purchased from any Service League member. For more information please contact Julie Anderson at ericjulie@aol.com or visit www.FindlayFSL.org.

HPD TO HOST 13TH ANNUAL FISH FESTIVAL-MAY 2
Young anglers can try their luck as the Hancock Park District hosts its annual Youth Fishing Event, 8-11 a.m., Saturday, May 2 at Giertz Lake in Riverbend Recreation Area. The event is being hosting in cooperation with a trout stocking courtesy of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

The event is open to all interested youth, 5 - 13 years of age, and must be accompanied by an adult (at least 18 years of age). Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. All state fishing rules and regulations must be followed and anglers are asked to take home the first five trout they catch. No catch and release, permitted. Live bait will be for sale on site, provided by P & A Tackle.

Throughout the morning, registered participant names will be drawn for random prize drawings. Food and drink concession will also be available by the Findlay Area Civitan Club in shelter 4.

Riverbend Recreation Area is located on TR 208, off SR 568 east 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".

MORE THAN 730 TO GRADUATE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY-MAY 2
More than 730 students will graduate from The University of Findlay during spring commencement ceremonies at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2, in the Koehler Center on campus.

More than 300 graduate degrees will be awarded, and more than 380 undergraduate degrees will be awarded, including approximately 60 bachelor of arts degrees and approximately 320 bachelor of science degrees.

More than 40 associate of arts degrees will be conferred. Dr. James D. Houdeshell, professor emeritus at The University of Findlay, will give the commencement address.

The University's traditional Arch Ceremony will immediately follow commencement at approximately 3:30 p.m. at the Griffith Memorial Arch.

For more details about commencement, contact Brianna Patterson, public relations officer, at 419-434-4345 or pattersonb@findlay.edu.

THE LEGACY AT HERITAGE ESTATES OPEN HOUSE-MAY 3
Please join us! The Legacy at Heritage Estates will hold an Open House 1-4 p.m., Sun., May 3 at 2820 Greenacre Drive, Findlay, Ohio. For more information or to rsvp call 419-424-1808.

The Legacy at Heritage Estates is "A special neighborhood designed for individuals with memory challenges".

WILD GAME SUBJECT OF LITZENBERG PROGRAM-MAY 3
The public is invited to attend an open house at the 1847 Historic McKinnis House at Litzenberg Memorial Woods, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 3.

Historical interpreters will be discussing wild game, like bears and wolves, which lived in Hancock County during the mid-1800's. Stop by the McKinnis house and learn about all the different types of animals that once lived in Hancock County162 years ago.

Litzenberg Memorial Woods located at 6100 US 224, 6 miles 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".

DISCOVERY STORY: BOX TURTLES-MAY 4
Come and see our live box turtle at May's Discovery Story. Box Turtles will be on Monday, May 4 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. This program is for children ages 3-6 with an adult companion. It includes story and activities and a craft all about box turtles.

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 under the "What's New" section or call the HPD office at 419-425-PARK and "Discover Your Hancock Parks".

RED CROSS HOSTS COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY CLASSES-MAY
The Red Cross will hold the following Community Health and Safety Classes during the month of May.

Saturday, May 2, 9-3 - CPR - Adult, Child and Infant
Thursday, May 7, 6-10 PM - Standard First Aid
Saturday, May 9, 12-3 PM - CPR/AED for Lifeguards - review
Saturday, May16, 12-3 PM - CRP/AED for Lifeguards - review
Thursday, May 21, 6-10 PM - CPR/AED - Adult
Saturday, May 30, 9-3 - CPRAED - Adult

All classes are at the Hancock Red Cross office at 125 Fair Street unless otherwise announced. To register for classes visit www.hancockredcross.org or call Sandy Yuenger at 419-422-9322 ext. 225.

FREE WORKERS' COMP AND FMLA EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR-MAY 6
On May 6, 2009, the attorneys of the Labor & Employment Practice Group of Eastman & Smith Ltd. will present a free educational seminar consisting of two distinct sessions:

Managing Workers' Compensation Claims, 9:00-11:30 a.m. and Current Developments with the Family Medical Leave Act, 12:30-3:00 p.m. Attendees may attend one or both of the sessions.

The morning session is designed to provide business owners, executives, human resource professionals, disability program managers, and supervisors with a vital understanding of how the Ohio Workers' Compensation System functions and how conscientious management of workers' compensation claims can help reduce costs and premiums.

The afternoon session provides attendees with an overview of the new FMLA regulations and instruction on how to properly implement FMLA leave with workers' compensation, ADA, and other types of leave. The panel will clarify the responsibilities of the employer and employees, offer guidance on how to prevent employee misuse of FMLA leave, and instruct employers on how to properly implement the requirements of the new regulations while avoiding litigation.

Attendees are encouraged to submit questions in advance of the seminar to sapauley@eastmansmith.com so that the presentation is tailored to cover the topics that the attendees find most important.

The seminars will be held at the Garden Room (Park Level), One Seagate, Toledo, Ohio. Registration is free with an optional lunch for $10. For questions, or to register, please contact Sara Pauley at sapauley@eastmansmith.com or by phone at (419) 247-1733.

THE WORLD OF DOWNTOWN RESTAURANTS-MAY 7
"The World of Downtown Restaurants" is being held on Thurs., May 7 from 5-9 p.m. The event is a self-guided walking tour of 14 downtown restaurants between the bridge and Hardin St. The purpose is to promote the cultural cuisine in downtown Findlay, while celebrating the community through United Way of Hancock County.

Each of the restaurants will provide one sample of their cuisine for each passport holder. Passports can be purchased for $20 each at the following locations: Main Street News at 501 S. Main St., Coffee Amici at 328 S. Main St., Mother Hubbard's Learning Cupboard at 219 Broadway St. Only 350 passports will be sold.

The following restaurants will be on the tour: Elks Lodge, Japan West, Coffee Amici, Rocking U, Katie's Kids Caf�, Rossilli's Restaurant, The Gathering, Tavern at the Inn, Greek Garden, Bistro on Main, Waldo Pepper's, Revolver Restaurant, Joey Fratello's, and Main Street Deli.

The event will occur rain or shine. For more information call United Way at 419-423-1432 or visit http://liveunitedhancockcounty.org.

FINDLAY INN & CONFERENCE CENTER MOTHER'S DAY BUFFET-MAY 10
The Findlay Inn & Conference Center will hold a Mother's Day Buffet, Sunday, May 10 from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Grand Atrium.

The buffet includes ham, salmon, grilled chicken, baked cod, roast beef, corn, rice, fruit, salad and more. Macroni and cheese and mini corn dogs are avialble for children. A variety of pies, cakes and cookies are available for dessert.

Cost for adults is $18.95 and children $8.95. Children 3 and under are free).

Reservations are required to Kelsey or Tony at 419-422-5682. Credit card is required for all reservations. Cancellations must be made by May 8, 2009.

SIX DISCIPLINES "BUSINESS ACCELERATION" WEBCAST-MAY 19
Six Disciplines is offering a webcast on May 19, 2009 from noon to 1 p.m. CEO and Best-Selling Author Gary Harpst Brings the 50-City "Business Acceleration: Breaking The 3% Speed Limit" Tour To YOUR DESKTOP!

The content of the webcast comes from Harpst's newest book, Execution Revolution: Solving the One Business Problem That Makes Solving All Other Problems Easier, which has been named a nationwide bestseller by The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, and BusinessWeek. The book details the elements of a complete strategy execution program, clarifies why it could only have happened now, and explains why such a program will soon become a mainstream requirement for all successful businesses in the future.

To register, click here.

HANCOCK LEADERSHIP FUNDRAISER DINNER THEATRE-MAY 22 & 23
Come with us and step back into the Old West! Gunfight at Gopher Gulch a rollicking good time with Gunfighters, Saloon Girls, Murder, Mayhem and Good Grub!! Join us to raise money for the Agency on Aging. Shows are Friday and Saturday May 22 and 23, 2009 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35.00 if purchase before May 7th and $40.00 following. Tickets are available at Millstream Area Credit Union or by contacting any Hancock Leadership Member.

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVES IN HANCOCK COUNTY-MAY
Below are the community blood drives scheduled for the month of May as well as the health and safety classes.

Saturday, May 2, 8-1 at Trinity Lutheran Church
Wednesday, May 6, 12-6 at Knights of Columbus
Monday, May 11, 1-6 at First Presbyterian Church
Wednesday, May 13, 6 AM-6 PM at the Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center
Thursday, May 21, 1-6 at Van Buren Presbyterian Church
Tuesday, May 26, 9-2 at Hancock Red Cross Chapter
Wednesday, May 27, 11-5 at Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
Wednesday, May 27, 12-6 at Parkview Church
Saturday, May 30, 8-1 at Mt. Cory Masonic

Anyone 17 or older, weighing at least 110 pounds and in good health may be eligible to donate blood. The Red Cross recommends making an appointment, but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment, visit www.hancockredcross.org or call 800-GIVE LIFE.

HPD IS NOW ACCEPTING SUMMER DAY CAMP REGISTRATION
The Hancock Park District is offering exciting and educational opportunities for youth, ages 6-15 years old. From exploring the outdoors to recreating pioneer life, Summer Day Camp participants will be immersed in fun hands-on activities that will enrich their summers. Camp registrations are now being accepted at the HPD office, located on 1424 E. Main Cross Street, Findlay. Space is limited, so register early.

Registration forms are available at the HPD office or can be downloaded from the HPD website. Camp fee is required at the time of registration. No refunds will be given, except in the event of camp cancellation due to low registration. For more information about summer camps and other upcoming programs, view the HPD Seasonal Guide at www.HancockParks.com or call the HPD office at 419-425-PARK and "Discover Your Hancock Parks".

HANCOCK COUNTY SUPPORT / ADVOCACY SERVICES SCHEDULE-APRIL 2009
Every Monday from 3-4 p.m. at The Family Center (1800 N. Blanchard Street), ROOM 111- Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA); a 12-step group for individuals and their loved ones living with both a mental health and substance abuse issue. Call Don Illif(425-5050) or Deb T.(422-3711) w/ questions.

2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. at Focus On Friends (509 Trenton Ave.) - Develop your Advanced Directive for Mental Health Treatment with Wanda Baughman and Jim Martin, trained facilitators. Call Wanda at Focus On Friends(419-423-5071) w/ questions. / to sign up.

2nd and 4th Weds from 7-9 p.m. at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church; Benton Ridge: - Celebrate Recovery worship & open share; a biblically based 12-step support group aimed at helping people on their recovery journey w/ their hurts, habits, & hang-ups. Call 419-859-2000 w/ questions.

Every Friday, 7 - 9p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church (8630 CR 140): - Reformers Unanimous; a faith-based addictions program for people living with any addiction / habit. Open to the public. Call Mike Kissell(419-427-1400) w/ questions.

The First Annual NAMI Walk in Findlay is May 16 at Riverside Park!! Call Gina Lewis, walk manager at 419-429-1423 for more information or go to www.nami.org and click on the "NAMIWalks" icon to find the Findlay Walk site.

Look for daily schedule of 12 - Step meetings (AA, NA, Al-Anon) in The Courier. Meetings designated as "open" are open to the public. Also, check out http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/findlayohioaa/ or call the AA hotline for Hancock & Wyandot counties: AA District 17: 888-683-9768.

Questions about the above or other Support and Advocacy Services, call Gary Bright, Director of Support and Advocacy Services at Century Health (419-425-5050 off. Or 419-889-8367 cell). Email Gary at gbright@centuryhealth.net to be added to this email list and get the schedule electronically each month.