GreaterFindlayInc. E-News June 24, 2009

Member Press Releases

DOWNTOWN OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE-PRIME LOCATION
GreaterFindlayInc. has an office suite available for rent. Located at the south end of the GFI building, the square footage of the office space is 1,100. Monthly rent includes the utilities of gas, water and sewage, parking and trash removal. Tenant will pay electric. For more information or to view the facility, contact GFI at 419-422-3313 or info@greaterfindlayinc.com.

RED HAWK RUN CELEBRATES 10 YEARS
Red Hawk Run Residential Community & Golf Course is celebrating its 10 year anniversary on July 10, 2009. Red Hawk Run has eight employees and is located at 18441 US 224 E, Findlay, OH 45840. For more information, contact Red Hawk Run at (419) 894-4653 or visit www.redhawkrun.com.

BVH LABORATORY THIRD IN U.S. TO RECEIVE CAP 15189 ACCREDITATION
The Blanchard Valley Hospital Laboratory in Findlay, Ohio is the third laboratory in the United States to receive the CAP 15189 SM Accreditation to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

The CAP 15189 SM Accreditation is a voluntary, non-regulated accreditation to the ISO 15189:2007 Standard. Awarded by the College of American Pathology, this accreditation is given to laboratories that achieve the highest levels of operational systems improvement, risk mitigation, and quality management.

Laboratories that receive this accreditation are certified as providing the safest conditions for their patients.

For additional information on the BVH Laboratory and the CAP 15189 SM Accreditation, visit www.bvhealthsystem.org.

DINER'S CLUB TO PROMOTE DOWNTOWN DINING DESTINATIONS
The Downtown Diner's Club has a signed contract with five local restaurants, The Gathering, Rocking U, Tavern at the Inn, Joey Fratello's and Rossilli's, to 1,000 sets of Downtown Diner's Cards to local businesses and residents. Club cards are packed full of great deals on Findlay's best downtown dining destinations. Save money on your favorite place to eat, discover a new favorite and support locally owned downtown favorites.

Each card's information is as followed:
Rossilli's Creative American & Italian Cuisine is offering buy one entrée; get one entrée under $16.00 free. Good for lunch or dinner, not valid on Valentine's Day or New Year's Eve.

The Gathering Food & Spirits is offering buy one entrée, get on entrée of equal or lesser value free. Good for lunch or dinner, not valid holidays or for takeout.

The Rocking U Restaurant & Sports Bar is offering buy one entrée, get one entrée of equal or lesser value free. Good for dinner after 6pm only, not valid holidays.

Tavern at the Inn Causal Dining is offering the buy one entrée; get on entrée of equal or lesser value free. Good for dinner only, not valid holidays.

Joey Fratello's Pizzeria is offering buy one medium pizza, get one medium pizza of equal or lesser value free. Good for lunch, dinner, or takeout, not valid holidays.

Downtown Diner's Club Cards are good until May 31, 2010 and cost $30.00 for a set of five, one for each restaurant. Each card is good for twelve buy one entrée, get one free. For more information, contact Brooke Jones at 419-424-0878 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

The Downtown Diners Club, founded by Larry Thayer, is a locally owned and run business to promote Findlay's downtown district.

PROGRAM TO FOCUS ON MANAGING DEBT AND CREDIT-JUNE 25
The Hancock County Office of the Ohio State University Extension will offer a workshop on "Managing Debt and Credit" from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on June 25 at the Hancock County Agricultural Service Center, 7868 County Road 140, Findlay.

Roxie Snyder, financial counselor with Consumer Credit Counseling Services, will present the program on managing debt and strengthening your credit record.

Registration is $10 per person. To enroll, or for more information, call the OSU Extension office at 419-422-3851.

The OSU Extension Office will host additional financial education courses on July 14, 5:30-8:30 p.m. and on July 21, 9 a.m.-noon.

PRIMROSE HOSTS "A YEAR OF COMMUNITY BREAKFASTS"-JUNE 26
Through its "Year of Community Breakfasts" Primrose Retirement Community has currently raised over $1,300 to benefit The Family Center!

On Friday, June 26 from 8:30 a.m. to10:30 a.m. Primrose will host a western scramble. Cost is $5 per person. All Proceeds To Benefit The Family Center Agencies.

For more information, contact Shelly De Vreese at 419-422-6200.

VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR RIVERSIDE WINE FESTIVAL-JUNE 27
The First Annual Riverside Wine Festival will be held on June 27 and the Arts Partnership is still looking for volunteers! Volunteers will be needed for admissions and ticket sales for glasses of wine. The three times to volunteer include:
11:45am-2:30pm
2:15pm-5:00pm
4:45pm-7:30pm

Volunteers also receive a $5 discount on their tasting ticket if they choose to purchase one. If a volunteer is not interested in tasting, they will receive free admission to the event.

Please send any inquiries to Phil Schumacher at (419) 422-3412 x. 27 or events@artspartnership.com.

HERBS OF THE 1800s PROGRAM FEATURED AT MCKINNIS HOUSE-JUNE 30
Hancock Park District will be offering the first in a series of four gardening programs on Tuesday, June 30 at 7 p.m. The program will take place at in the Historic McKinnis House Garden at Litzenberg Memorial Woods.

A history interpreter will explain how settlers depended on their herb gardens for their very existence in a time when herb gardening was a necessity for medicinal remedies, culinary seasonings, cosmetics, perfumes deodorizers, insect repellents and dyes. Afterwards, enjoy a refreshing cup of tea.

Advance registration is necessary to attend with a $2 fee per person by Friday, June 26 at the HPD office. Space is limited. Litzenberg Memorial Woods located on US 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".

LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA CHARITY CHOMP AT MAX & ERMA'S-JULY 2
The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) Northwest Ohio Chapter will hold a Charity Chomp at Max & Erma's on Thursday, July 2. This all-day event will give 15 % of total ticket proceeds to the Lupus Foundation of America.

If you, your friends, and family would like tickets for a meal, please contact Joe Swora at 419-423-9313 or at jswora@lupusnwoh.org. See you at Max and Erma's!

PRESCHOOLERS CAN "FLY" INTO A CICADA DISCOVERY STORY-JULY 6
Hancock Park Districts' July Discovery Story will be held Monday, July 6, at the "Doc" Phillips Discovery Center at Oakwoods Nature Preserve. Discovery Stories are designed for preschoolers (3-6 years old) with an adult companion. Meet at the Discovery Center at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., or 7 p.m.

This month's Discovery Story will explore the lives of cicadas. Often mistakenly called "locusts", Ohio is home to both annual and periodical cicadas. Children will explore this noisy insect of the summer through games, hands-on activities, and a craft.

For more information about this 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".

BLACK HERITAGE & MULTICULTURAL CENTER "ALL AMERICAN GIRL PARTY"-JULY 11
The Black Heritage Library & Multicultural Center (BHL &MC) located at 817 Harmon St. in Findlay, will be hosting its annual "All American Girl Party" on Saturday July 11, 2009 from 1pm-3pm.

This exciting event is appropriate for girls age 7 and up. Attendees will be culturally enriched and experience the arts & crafts and foods from different time periods and cultures. Girls can bring their favorite American Girl or special doll for show and tell! They will make and get to take home a variety of arts and crafts. Each girl is asked to bring a light snack from their doll's time period to share with others.

The "All American Girl Party" at the Black Heritage Library & Multicultural Center will also include an exciting Victorian Tea Party sponsored and donated by the Swan House Tea Room.

Registration is required by June 8, 2009 by calling the Multicultural Center at (419) 423-4954. The BHL &MC's mission is to promote and build harmony and understanding and friendships and mutual respect & appreciation amongst people of different color, race, ethnicity and cultural heritage.

This fun and cultural enrichment program is sponsored in part by Findlay's Dow Chemical Company.

CAMP GLEN CELEBRATES 50 YEARS-JULY 10-12
Camp Glen Celebrates 50 years and invites you to celebrate July 10-12.

Come for a day or stay for the weekend. Details can be found at www.campglen.com/50years.asp.

During the weekend, "Walk the Law of Camp Fire" Labyrinth at Camp Glen will pay special tribute to those who have helped to make Camp Glen a special place.

Sponsorships are also available. Please call the CFUSA office at 419-422-5415 for more information.

ARTS PARTNERSHIP YOUTHEATRE PERFORMANCE-JULY 13-17
Work with professionals from Missoula Children's Theatre and star in the musical The Little Mermaid! The Arts Partnership's Youtheatre will be held July 13-17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Findlay.

The camp is open to the first 64 students based on grade and role availability. All students will audition and be cast in the musical, The Little Mermaid . Sixty students will receive on-stage roles and four students will serve as assistant directors. Auditions will be held on Monday and rehearsals will take place throughout the week. When students are not rehearsing, they will participate in age-appropriate performing arts workshops such as readers' theatre, technical theatre, make-up, movement, improvisation, and theatre games led by local teaching artists.

Public performances of Youtheatre's The Little Mermaid will be held on Friday, July 17 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 18 at 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students.

CERTIFIED NETWORKER PREVIEW- JULY 15
Certified Networker of Ohio instructor, Debby Peters, will be holding a Certified Networking Educational Preview July 15 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the GreaterFindlayInc. Boardroom. Classes resume on August 19. Be connected with successful people and evolve your own community of profitable referral partners.

Seating is limited and registration is required to debby@certifiednetworker.com.

HAMPTON INN FINDLAY GIVES AWAY "CASH FOR COLLEGE"
Guests can win $5,000 for tuition when booking a stay at Hampton

Now through December 7, 2009, parents that book a stay online at a Hampton hotel at
www.hampton.com/collegetours will automatically be entered into the "Hampton's Cash for College Sweepstakes" to win one of two, $5,000 grand prizes, which can be applied to the rising costs of college tuition.

To be entered automatically into "Hampton's Cash for College Sweepstakes," parents simply need to book a stay at www.hampton.com/collegetours and enter promo code "CAMPUS" now through December 7, 2009. Two lucky winners will receive $5,000 each, which can be used for college tuition, books, room and board and, of course, the school cafeteria. The first grand prize winner will be announced in September, and the second grand prize winner in December.

Hampton has nearly 1,700 locations throughout the United States, including Findaly. In each Hampton Hotel, guests will receive a free On the House hot breakfast, free high-speed internet access in the rooms and lobbies and the exclusive "100% Hampton Satisfaction Guarantee".

For more information, please contact Tricia Brodine, general manager of
Hampton Inn - Findlay at 419-422-5252.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES AND CLASSES SCHEDULED FOR JULY
The American Red Cross Hancock County Chapter today released its schedule of community blood drives and health and safety classes for July.

The community blood drive schedule is as follows:
Thursday, July 2, noon-6 p.m. at St Michael's Church East Side
Tuesday, July 7, 1-6 p.m. at Findlay Moose
Saturday, July 11, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Good Hope Lutheran in Arlington
Saturday, July 11, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at St Andrews Church
Monday, July 27, 9 a.m.--2 p.m. at American Red Cross Hancock County Chapter
Wednesday, July 29, 6 a.m.--6 p.m. at Blanchard Valley Hospital
Wednesday, July 29, 1-6 p.m. at Mt Cory Masonic
Wednesday, July 29, 1-6 p.m. at Stonebridge Church
Thursday, July 30, 1-6 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church

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.

The community Health and Safety class schedule is as follows:
Thursday, July 9, 6-10 p.m. - CPR/AED-Adult
Tuesday, July 14, 9 AM-4 p.m. - Babysitter's Training
Saturday, July 18, 9 AM-3 p.m. - CPR/AED for the Healthcare Provider
Wednesday, July 22, 6-9 p.m. - Cat First Aid
Thursday, July 23, 6-9 p.m. - Standard First Aid

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.

ARTS PARTNERSHIP LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE
The Arts Partnership has launched a new website (www.artspartnership.com) to promote arts-related events in the community. The project was partially funded through a Capacity Building Grant from the Ohio Arts Council.

The new site allows for videos and photo galleries. It also addresses a strategic goal of educating the community about programs offered that impact local youth.

For more information, visit the www.artspartnership.com or call the Arts Partnership at 419-422-4624.

RED CROSS HONORS VOLUNTEERS AND HEROES AT ANNUAL MEETING
On June 11, the American Red Cross Hancock County Chapter held its 2008 Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Dinner at the Hancock County Agency On Aging Senior Center. During the event, new officers and members were elected to the Board of Directors for fiscal year 2010, beginning July 1. Dave Cytlak, CFO of Blanchard Valley Hospital will serve as Chairman, Pat Sadowski of Eastman & Smith, LTD will continue as Secretary. Kim Field, a local businesswoman, was elected to a three-year term to the Board. Outgoing Chair Jason Stall was recognized for his six years of service on the Board.

The Chapter presented several awards to volunteers and supporters during the event. Service Awards were presented to volunteers marking 5, 10 and 25 years of service. Those receiving awards were: Walter Baney, Kent Johnson, Beth Linhart, Tina O'Dell and Jeff Wobser - 5 Year Award; Darlene Baney, Judy Erven and Shelia Stooksbery - 10 Year Award and Frank Parcher was recognized for 25 years of service.

The Chapter presented two Extraordinary Personal Action Awards. This award is presented to an individual who saves or sustains a life by action that exemplifies the mission of the American Red Cross. Julian Miles and Maurice Shultz, both of Findlay, received the award.

The Red Cross Heroes awards, a new award given by the Chapter were presented to State Representative Cliff Hite, Marathon Petroleum Company LLC and the Findlay Wal-Mart stores.

CASA VOLUNTEERS SWORN IN
Voices for Children: Court Appointed Special Advocates of Hancock County would like to congratulate Laurie Bentley, Chrystal Terry and Kristi Comstock on completing their 40 hours of pre-service training to become Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers.

Hancock County Juvenile Court Judge Allan H. Davis conducted the swearing-in ceremony at Camp Fire USA on Wednesday, June 17th. These new CASA volunteers are now responsible for serving as guardians ad litem and a voice in the court for abused, neglected and dependent children. These volunteer Advocates will collect information about each child and then submit their findings to the judge in an objective court report.

Voices for Children: Court Appointed Special Advocates of Hancock County is a non-profit organization that relies on the community for both financial support and volunteer participation. If anyone is interested in learning more about how to become a volunteer Advocate, orientations are being held on Thursday, July 1 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 21 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 13 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and Tuesday, August 19 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Please call 419-424-3262 to reserve your seat. Pre-service training will begin in September.

"PIT STOP" SPONSORS SOUGHT FOR CAR TUNES ON MAIN-AUG 22
"Car Tunes on Main", the United Way Community Kickoff, is set for Sat. Aug. 22, from 11 a.m. to midnight. The planning committee is seeking local businesses and organizations interested in being placed on the community cruise which takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Locations who choose to be a "Pit Stop" sponsor will be listed on a map that will be published in The Courier and online at http://cartunesonmain.org. Pit Stop sponsors will also have the option to display at the downtown car show on Main St. The downtown car show takes place from 3 p.m. to midnight. Cost to be a Pit Stop sponsor is $500. Other sponsorship levels are also available.

Spectators will also be encouraged to visit Pit Stop locations. Last year, many of the Pit Stop sponsors offered food, music and more as an additional draw for the cruisers and the public. For more details on the community cruise, visit cartunesonmain.org or call 419-423-1432.

Last year the event brought more than 20,000 people and over 375 show cars to downtown Findlay. For a full list of all sponsor levels or for more information, contact Rooney at 419-423-1432 or trooney@uwhancock.org.

DESKS FOR SALE AT HANCOCK COUNTY AGENCY ON AGING
The Agency on Aging has several styles of desks for sale. The prices are negotiable. Contact Heather Powell at 419-423-8496 ext. 106 or at hpowell@hancockseniors.org for more information

OWENS EXPANDS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WITH TRAINCO, INC.
Owens Community College's Workforce and Community Services on Findlay-area Campus is announcing new academic opportunities for Findlay area residents within the career field of truck driving by expanding its partnership with TRAINCO, Inc. in Perrysburg and affording individuals the chance to receive college credit while enrolled in the national company's Professional Truck Driving Schools and Career Centers. The initial truck driving educational training opportunities will begin in July on the Owens Findlay-area Campus.

As a result of the new expanded collaboration, students pursuing their commercial driver's license (CDL) through TRAINCO, Inc. will also be able to apply the educational training and experience achieved toward an associate's degree in technical studies or a related field at Owens.
Each student will receive five college credit hours from Owens upon completion of their CDL training at TRAINCO.

Classroom instruction BEGINS July 6 and covers such areas as logbook maintenance, road map comprehension, stress management, nutrition and road rage. Hands-on training includes driving maneuvers, coupling and uncoupling and progressive shifting, as well as urban, rural and interstate driving skills.

In addition to the new educational training opportunities offered in Findlay, Owens and TRAINCO also affords individuals the chance to receive college credit while enrolled in the national company's Professional Truck Driving Schools and Career Centers through the College's Toledo-area Campus.

For more information, contact the College's Workforce and Community Services at (567) 429-3155 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 3155, or TRAINCO at (419) 837-5730 or (877) 553-7483. Interested individuals can also access www.owensworks.com and www.traincoinc.com websites for additional details.