GreaterFindlayInc. E-News Aug. 19, 2009

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INSPIRING IMAGES OFFERS MEMBER TO MEMBER DISCOUNT
Member-to-Member Discount Special Offering: Inspiring Images would like to help you polish your business image. Through the end of October 2009, Inspiring Images is offering GreaterFindlayInc. members complimentary sessions and a $25.00 discount on each image of your choice. Call Susan today at 423-2468 or visit inspiringimages@woh.rr.com for more information and to reserve your session.

DOWNTOWN APARTMENT AVAILABLE
Very nice 1 bedroom upper, apartment in Downtown Findlay. Rent is $450/mo and includes air, off street parking, water, sewage, and trash removal. Tenant pays electric and cable. Pets are not permitted. Deposit is required and is available Oct. 1. Call 419-422-3313 between the hours of 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

2009 HANCOCK COUNTY COMMUNITY VIEWBOOK AVAILABLE
The 2009 GreaterFindlayInc. Findlay-Hancock County Community Viewbook is now availble online and in hardcopy form. In partnership with Kennedy Printing, the Greater Findlay Community Viewbook is a bi-annual publication used that showcases our community as the focal point of Northwest Ohio. This 30 page, full-color image book provides a detailed overview of our community's achievements and highlights Greater Findlay's unique qualities. To view the online edition click here or contact GreaterFindlayInc. to receive yours today!

SUNSET CANOE FLOAT SCHEDULED-AUG. 20
Bring the family out for a leisurely canoe float on the Blanchard River on Thursday, August 20, from 7-9 p.m. Certified Canoe Instructor, Stacie Roby, will demonstrate a few basic paddling strokes before heading out. Once on the water, Stacie will guide you down the river as we look for wildlife stirring in the evening light. Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature as you watch the sun set over the water.

Register by Monday, August 17, with a payment of $10 per canoe.

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 (7275) and "Discover Your Hancock Parks".

TAVERN AT THE INN OFFERS PRIME RIB SPECIAL THROUGH AUGUST
The Tavern at the Findlay Inn & Conference Center is offering a great special on Saturday evenings through August: a Prime Rib Special, cuts starting at $13.95. The dinner includes a side and salad. The Tavern also offers an extensive wine list to accompany your Prime Rib. For more information, please visit www.findlayinn.com for weekly lunch and dinner specials or call (419) 422-5682.

CAR TUNES ON MAIN BRINING CARS AND TUNES TO DOWNTOWN FINDLAY-AUG. 22
For more than thirty years, thousands of car lovers have celebrated summertime in downtown Findlay with a showcase of cars. The tradition continues with "Car Tunes on Main," United Way of Hancock County's Community Kickoff.

"Car Tunes on Main", Sat. Aug. 22, from 11 a.m. to midnight, will include a community cruise from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event also includes specialty cars, a family activity area, a concert, beer garden and great music all day long. The cost of admission to this area is free.
United Way partner agencies will be providing family activities and games in Dorney Plaza, from 6-9 p.m., while also educating the public on the services they offer to the community.

The Flag City Corvette Club is managing the registration for the community cruise as well as the registration for the downtown car show. Registration is $15 and checks should be made payable to Flag City Corvette Club. Registration forms are available online at http://cartunesonmain.org. Registration includes both the cruise and the car show and will be from 11 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.

For a complete schedule of events, visit http://cartunesonmain.org.

Volunteers will be needed for many aspects of the event. Individuals interested in volunteering should contact Beverly Phillips, community services director, at 419-423-1432 or bphillips@uwhancock.org.

Last year the event brought more than 20,000 people to downtown Findlay. For a full list of all generous sponsors or for more information, contact Rooney at 419-423-1432 or trooney@uwhancock.org.

RIVER CLEAN-UP DAY SET FOR AUG. 22
University of Findlay students invite the community to join in August 22 for river clean-up work slated for areas west of Broad Avenue. Two shifts for volunteers will work both river banks from 9 am - noon, and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Teams will meet and organize at the entrance to Findlay's Water Pollution Control Center at River Road and Broad Avenue.

While tons of trash have been removed in previous river clean-ups, spring high waters have deposited debris in trees and along the banks yet to be removed. Volunteers do not need to sign-up in advance but should report to for either shift at the Findlay Water Pollution Control Center. Sturdy shoes, gloves and towels (personal clean-up) are recommended for volunteers; some boats will be available as work will be done from the river and side banks. Trucks are also being arranged to haul away collections. Dumpsters are being provided by H&O Services LLC.

The Blanchard River Watershed Partnership is a non-profit volunteer organization for promoting water quality, conservation and recreational activities in Allen, Hardin, Hancock, Putnam, Seneca and Wyandot Counties. Learn more at www.blanchardriver.com.

EASTERNWOODS OUTPATIENT CENTER TO HOLD PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE-AUG. 23
EasternWoods Outpatient Center, Blanchard Valley Hospital's new 19,000 square foot outpatient imaging center, will hold an open house on Sunday, August 23 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The facility is located at 15900 Medical Drive South in Findlay's EasternWoods campus, off of U.S. Route 224, close to Blanchard Valley Regional Cancer Center and Birchaven Retirement Village.

Tours will be offered, as well as free health screenings by:

·         BVH Rehabilitation
·         BVH Laboratory
·         BVH HeartCare Center
·         BVH Woman Wise/Mammography
·         Blanchard Valley Sleep Disorders Center
·         Bridge Home Health & Hospice

Light refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 419.423.5551.

EasternWoods Outpatient Center will offer comprehensive outpatient imaging services beginning August 31, including digital mammography, cat scan, stereotactic biopsy, bone density testing, ultrasound, MRI, screening MRI's and breast biopsies with expanded capabilities, and general radiology. The Center will also offer outpatient laboratory services.

CAMP FIRE USA CARNIVAL-AUG. 26
Camp Fire USA will be holding a Carnival on Wednesday, August 26, 6-8 p.m.. at Riverside Park Shelter 22. Admission cost is covered if you bring one friend who is not a current Camp Fire USA member. Bringing extra friends? You get extra game tickets!

Join us for games, food, information about this year's club program and other great carnival fun! For more information, contact Mandy Daniel at 419-422-5415, mdaniel@campfireusa-nwohio.com.

YOUNG LEADERS SOCIETY ORGANIZING TRIP TO MUD HENS GAME-AUG. 29
The United Way of Hancock County's Young Leaders Society will be gathering at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo on Sat., Aug. 29 to watch the Toledo Mud Hens. A block of 50 tickets has been reserved in section 102 and are $9 each. YLS members, families and friends will be gathering at Fricker's in Toledo (located next to the ballpark, and where kids eat free!) at 5 p.m. The gates open at 6 p.m., game starts at 7 p.m. Fireworks will follow the game.

This is a family friendly YLS event open to all. Tickets must be purchased in advance by cash, check (payable to United Way) or with Visa/Mastercard by calling 419-423-1432. Tickets will be available at the Will Call Window (on Washington St. next to "Swamp Shop") Deadline to purchase tickets is Mon., Aug. 24. Directions to Fifth Third Field are available online at http://www.mudhens.com/info/directions.asp.

The Young Leaders Society's main objective is to prepare and inspire members, in their 20s, 30s and 40s, for leadership roles within the community. Members participate in networking opportunities through social events and volunteerism while also learning about philanthropy, and needs in our community. For more information on membership, call 419-423-1432 or email youngleaders@uwhancock.org.

Learn more about the Young Leaders Society online at http://liveunitedhancockcounty.org.

BGSU ATHLETICS OFFERS 'SUITE DEAL' FOR FALL 2009 SEASON
Here's a 'suite deal'. in addition to group ticket sales, Cheryl Henke, Director of Athletic Ticket Sales at BGSU is now also handling sales for the Wood County Hospital Stadium Club Seats and Suites at The Doyt! For the ultimate game day experience, Stadium Club Seats offer an all-inclusive opportunity! Six-person suites are available for an ideal corporate entertaining that combines food, fun and football! Can't attend all 6 home games? Ask about a la carte options for select game dates for Fall 2009. Call Cheryl at 419-372-4349 or at cherylh@bgsu.edu.

HPD OFFERS "HERBAL TEAS" GARDENING PROGRAM-SEPT. 1
Hancock Park District will be offering "Herbal Teas" as the last the final gardening program in the Litzenberg gardening series on Tuesday, September 1 at 7 p.m. The program will take place at Litzenberg Memorial Woods at the Historic McKinnis Garden and inside the Activity Barn.

The program will feature Linda Houshower, owner of The Food Store in Bluffton and avid herbalist, as she shares information on herbal teas. She will discuss medicinal uses of herbal teas, and their affects and benefits. Participants will sample a variety of teas afterwards.

Advance registration is necessary to attend with a $5 fee (exact cash or check payable to HPD) per person by Friday, August 28 or until space is filled 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".

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

The community blood drive schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, September 1, 11 AM-5 PM, Cooper Tire Union Hall
Saturday, September 5, 11 AM-4 PM, Hancock County Fair
Tuesday, September 10, 12-5 PM, Owens Community College
Wednesday, September 23, 12-6 PM, Parkview Christian Church
Wednesday, September 23, 2-7 PM, McComb American Legion
Saturday, September 26, 9 AM-2 PM, St Paul's Church
Monday, September 28, 1-6 PM, Gospel Fellowship Church in Rawson
Monday, September 28, 9 AM-2 PM, Hancock Red Cross

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, September 3, 6-9 PM, CPR/AED-Adult
Saturday, September 12, 9 AM-3 PM, Advanced Babysitter Training
Thursday, September 17, 6-10 PM, CPR-Child and Infant
Saturday, September 26, 9 AM-4 PM, Standard First Aid/CPR-Adult, Child and Infant

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.

JULIANNE HOUGH ADDED TO FLAG CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL-SEPT. 4
Fatbottom Productions is excited to announce that Julianne Hough has been added to the star line up at the Flag City Music Festival to benefit Special Kids Therapy. In addition to Julianne, appearing at the September 4 show will be Billy Ray Cyrus, John Michael Montgomery along with The Parks, Rick Pollard and BoomTowne, Chris Burke from ABC's hit series Life Goes On, Fred Shafer, Gene Bowshier and The Heartbeat Boys.

Special Kids Therapy, Inc. (SKT) serves special health needs children and their families with financial assistance for those therapies and/or activities not covered by public or private insurance. SKT is a non-profit 501 (c)3 organization based in Findlay, Ohio reaching out to children throughout Ohio.

Tickets are currently available for the Flag City Music Festival and can be purchased by visiting www.fatbottomproductions.com or locally at both locations of Millstream Area Credit Union, Coffee Amici, Interim Health, Cartridge World, Morey's, The Wellness Center, Bellacinno's Pizza, Siferd Plumbing, Blanchard Valley Center, Special Kids Therapy, Main Street Deli and Primrose Retirement Communities in Findlay, Johnson's Hunting and Fishing in McCutchenville or Pisanello's Pizza in McComb.

For more information, please call 419-672-8536 or www.fatbottomproductions.com.

FINDLAY AREA HUMAN RESOURCE ASSOCIATION LEGAL SEMINAR-SEPT. 19
The next Findlay Area Human Resource Association (FAHRA) meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at the Findlay Country Club, 1500 County Club Dr., Findlay, Ohio. The seminar on Human Resource Legal Law will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration and breakfast begins at 7 a.m.

The following sessions will be held throughout the morning:
Session 1: Legal Law Update session, 8-9:30 am.
Vendor exhibits and sponsors, 9:30 - 9:40 a.m.
Session 2: Hiring and Firing, how to do it right!, 9:40-10:40 a.m.
Vendor exhibits and sponsors 10:40 - 10:50 a.m.
Session 3: Workers' Compensation and Drug Testing Puzzle, Who Gets it?, 10:50-11:50 a.m.

Cost is $35 for FAHRA or SHRM Members; $45 for Non-FAHRA Members and $20 student rate.

To register, email your reservation request to Bev Bowen, (bbowencac@bright.net) by September 4, 2009. Cancellations after September 4, 2009 and no shows will be billed after the event to company/individual. Please send check to FAHRA, P. O. Box 1810, Findlay, Ohio 45839. Seminar will be HRCI accredited.

Seminar Sponsorship Opportunities
A limited number of Sponsorship Opportunities are available.

$100 Sponsorship Level, you will receive the opportunity to have a table to display your company or organization's information and two passes to the Seminar.

$75.00 Non Profit Sponsorship Level, you will receive the opportunity to have a table to display your company or organization's information and two passes to the Seminar

$200 VIP Sponsorship Level, you will receive the opportunity to have a table to display your company or organization's information and four passes to the Seminar, and 5 minutes of "talk" time during the event

If you have any questions, or would like to purchase a sponsorship for the September half day seminar, please contact Lisa Olvera, lolvera@corpintel.com or Bev Bowen, bbowencac@bright.net. A list of up coming events can be found at: www.ohioshrm.org/findlay

BLACK HERITAGE LIBRARY PRESENTS FLAG CITY FIESTA 2009-SEPT. 19
The Black Heritage Library & Multicultural Center will host Flag City Fiesta 2009 on Saturday, September 19 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at their facility located at 817 Harmon Street, Findlay. The event will feature delicious authentic food, special exhibits, vendors, cultural crafts, storytelling piñatas, music and more! A donation of $5 is recommended. For more information, call the BHLMC at (419) 423-4954.

DOW CHEMICAL CELEBRATES 50 YEARS WITH OPEN HOUSE-SEPT. 19
Please join Dow Chemical in celebrating 50 years in Findlay, Ohio. Dow Chemical made their move South into Findlay in June of 1959 when it purchased its Findlay Operations Facility from Automotive Fibers. The initial production unit "Polyethylene Films" has survived throughout the years and continues to prove its value as it is the sole production process located at the plant today.

Dow would like to share this exciting milestone with the Findlay community by hosting an "Open House" on September 19, 2009 from 10 a.m. to noon. Guest will be asked to park just south of the main administration building facing Main Street and enter through the front doors.

Tours and a history of the site will be given to those 10 years and older. Dow will have a babysitting area for children younger then 10 if parents wish to attend the tour. Closed toed shoes are desired for tour participants.

For more information, contact Brenda Radcliff at 419-423-6511 or bkradcliff@dow.com.

RESERVATIONS OPEN FOR TRACTOR DRAWN HAYRIDES BY HPD-SEPT. 19 - NOV. 1
Group reservations for antique tractor drawn hayrides at Riverbend Recreation Area are now being taken on a first come, first served basis at the Hancock Park District office. Hour-long rides will be conducted September 19 through November 1. A Hancock Park District Wagon Master will conduct all hayrides through the natural areas of Riverbend located off State Route 568, east of Findlay. Hayrides can be topped off with a campfire to enjoy refreshments in the primitive campground area of the park or reservations for outdoor shelters can also be made at the

Rides for groups of approximately 25 people will be given by advance reservation only. All reservations are confirmed with a fee of $60, payable at the time the reservation is taken at the Hancock Park District office located at 1424 East Main Cross, Findlay. Interested persons may call the HPD office during open hours Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 p.m., to check availability of times and dates.

A complete listing of hayride rules and information are available upon request at the Park District office or can be downloaded at www.HancockParks.com.

ALL RED CROSS BLOOD DONORS ENTERED TO WIN A HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Come to give blood at a participating Red Cross blood drive between July 1 - September 26, 2009, and enter into a sweepstakes drawing for a Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883, donated by Napoleon Harley-Davidson Sales & Service.

At the conclusion of the campaign, 100 finalists will be randomly selected and invited to Napoleon Harley-Davidson on October 3, 2009 for the sweepstakes' drawing. One of these 100 finalists will win the Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883! Finalists will be notified in advance of the drawing and must be present at Napoleon Harley-Davidson to win!

This special campaign is open to anyone who is at least 18 years of age and comes to donate blood or platelets in Hancock County and the Western Lake Erie Region.

For a schedule of upcoming blood drives and complete rules for the sweepstakes, visit hancockredcross.org or call (419) 422-9322 ext. 226.

ACI CONST. CO. EMPLOYEES ACCREDITED IN LEED
Scott Gross, Chief Estimator and Mike Paradiso, Project Estimator of ACI Const. Co., Inc. have recently become Accredited Professionals in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).   Developed by the U. S. Green Building Council, LEED provides building owners a framework for implementing practical and measurable green building design and construction solutions. The LEED professional accreditation distinguishes building professionals with an advanced depth of knowledge in green building practices.

ACI Const. Co., Inc. is a commercial contractor headquartered in Alvada, Ohio. Beginning 40 years ago as a family-owned business of construction professionals dedicated to quality work, the firm now employs over 125 people. Offering a wide variety of services and contracting methods, ACI Const. Co., Inc. is focused on providing quality, experience and service to all of its clients.

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THREE NEW TRUSTEES
The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation has announced the addition of three new members to the Board of Trustees. Pat Brown, Sherri Garner Brumbaugh and Garry Peiffer will replace outgoing board members Norman Nicholson, Judy Rower, Charles Stumpp, Jr. and Jennifer Payne-White.

Pat Brown is the Vice President of Marketing for Dealer Strategic Marketing, Inc. She was previously employed at Cooper Tire & Rubber for 41 years, most recently as Vice President for Global Branding and Communication. Pat has volunteered with the United Way, WBGU-TV, the Flood Mitigation Partnership and has served on the Liberty Benton and Hancock County school boards.

Sherri Garner Brumbaugh is the President of Garner Transportation Group, a family-owned business founded in 1960 by her parents, Vern and Regina Garner. Sherri has served on the Community Foundation's Community Impact Committee for 5 years, and as a board member for Open Arms and Hancock Leadership Alumni Association.

Garry Peiffer is the Senior Vice President of Finance and Commercial Services for Marathon Petroleum Company. He has been with Marathon since 1974. Garry has also served as Chairman of the Community's Foundation's Finance & Investment Committee and will continue in that role. He is a member of the Blanchard Valley Health Foundation board of trustees; the Blanchard Valley Port Authority Board; and the Fifth Third Bank of Northwestern Ohio board of directors.

The Community Foundation Board of Trustees has also announced that the slate of officers for 2009-2010 will be Chairman, Dave Healy; Vice Chairman, Ralph Russo; Secretary, Mike Needler; and Treasurer, Garry Peiffer.

The Community Foundation Board of Trustees is a nine-member volunteer board which is responsible for the policy-making and oversight of the foundation's operations, protecting the long-term interest and growth of the foundation's charitable funds and making final decisions on all grant awards. Each board member serves a five-year term, and may serve up to two full terms.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PLANS FUND RAISING EVENTS
Following the dedication of Findlay's latest Habitat for Humanity house (home #17) on October 10, a fund-raising BBQ dinner will be served. Meals are $8 each and include half chicken, baked beans, potato salad and roll. Serving hours are 12 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Carry-out is also available, as well as delivery for orders with 10 or more meals. All delivery orders must be made by calling the Habitat office PRIOR to October 7. Pre-sale tickets for the BBQ are necessary and are available by calling the Habitat for Humanity Office at 419-429-1400 or Judy at 419-619-0229. Tickets will also be sold at Car Tunes on Main August 22, as well as at the build site, 1837 Payne Ave., throughout the build which begins September 12.

Raffle tickets are also on sale for a chance to win a dual charcoal/gas grill! The winning ticket will be drawn during the dedication event on October 10. The winner does not need to present. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5, and can be purchased at Car Tunes on Main or by contacting the Habitat Office at 419-429-1400.

All proceeds from the chicken dinner and raffle go directly to the Findlay/Hancock County Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity International is a non-profit Christian organization dedicated to eliminating poverty housing. Habitat for Humanity brings communities together with resources and people in need to build simple, decent, affordable housing. The Findlay/Hancock County affiliate of Habitat for Humanity built its first home in Findlay in 2000 and will be celebrating 10 Years of Building in 2010.

For more information concerning Habitat for Humanity, visit www.habitatfindlay.org or contact Habitat for Humanity of Findlay/Hancock County at (419) 429-1400.