GreaterFindlayInc. E-News Feb. 24, 2010

Member Press Releases

What's Happening at the Hancock County Humane Society?

HUMANE SOCIETY MULTI-PURPOSE CENTER SPRING GARAGE SALE
February 27th ~ 8am to 2pm
Food for sale at the Humane Society kitchen
60 tables full of "TREASURES"
Join us for some fun!

ANNUAL MEETING AND OPEN HOUSE
March 6th ~ 1pm to 3pm
At the Humane Society

ADOPTATHON
March 6th to March 13th
All adoption are $50 off

YAPPY HOUR
RETURNS IN APRIL!
Every third Wednesday of each month through September
At RED HAWK GOLF COURSE
5:30pm to 7:30pm
$10 for 2 drink tickets and drawing entry

GOLF OUTING AT RED HAWK GOLF COURSE

Maty 21, 2010
Registration starts at 10am
Start time is 11am
Wine Tasting at 3:30pm
Dinner and Awards Ceremony at 5pm
Texas Roadhouse is furnishing dinner!

HUMANE SOCIETY DOG WALK
October 2nd ~ 9am
At Riverbend Park

INSTANT TICKET BOOTH
Join us every Monday thru Friday
from 11am to 4pm at our instant ticket booth
for a chance to win big!
You could win $25 to $175 instantly
on our jar tickets.
Sign up for a chance to win our
Friday Gas Card Drawing every time you stop in!
Our Progressive Wheel of Cash is only $1 per ticket!

BINGO FUNDRAISER
Want a chance to win some big money and support
a great cause all at the same time?
Join us every Monday and Thursday evening at our
Bingo Fundraiser.
The proceeds from our bingo games benefit the
animals that we care for at the shelter.

Visit our Bingo Page on our website www.hancockhumanesociety.com for more information on our games!

Humane Society's Wish List:

Bleach, Paper Towels, Paper Plates, Rawhide Chews, Cat Treats, Dog & Cat Toys, Rabbit Food, Small Animal Food, Pine Bedding, Blankets, Towels, Trash Bags, Distilled Water, Spray Cleaner & Bleach, White & Color Copy Paper, 3x5 Yellow Index Cards, Black Pens, Highlighters, Rubber Bands, AAA Batteries, Lithium Photo Batteries, Newspaper, Kitty Litter, and Financial Contributions. Drop off your donation at 4550 Fostoria Ave., Findlay or make arrangements by calling 419-423-1664. www.hancockhumanesociety.com. You can also become of fan of the Humane Society & SPCA of Hancock County on Facebook!

Several Community Foundation Grant Deadlines Approaching
FINDLAY, OH (February 23, 2010)-The Findlay-Hancock County Community has announced
several upcoming grant deadlines.

HANCOCK EDUCATION FUND GRANTS
Applications for Hancock Education Fund grant program are due Friday, March 5. The Hancock
Education Fund is a cooperative grant program established in 2001 between the Community
Foundation, Findlay Rotary, and Findlay Rotary's Golden Apple Teachers. The fund provides grant
dollars to promote classroom learning and to provide Hancock County teachers with resources that
encourage learning activities. Grantseekers are asked to focus on "21st Century Learning" skills
which include cultural awareness and diversity, creative thinking, technological savvy, and
interpersonal communication skills. Education experts believe these are the skills necessary to
prepare our students for success in a global economy.

HANCOCK READS GRANTS
Applications for HancockREADS grant program are due Monday, April 5. HancockREADS,
founded in 2001, is an initiative of the Community Foundation designed to ensure that individuals
and families in Hancock County enjoy the benefits of literacy. Many individuals in Hancock County
have difficulty reading, writing, or using basic math skills necessary in everyday life. The mission of
HancockREADS is to ensure that these individuals can find the help they need to become
successful, and to ensure the current and future success of our children.

COMPETITIVE GRANTS
Letters of intent for the third competitive grant cycle are due Monday, April 5. If approved, full
proposals will be due Friday, June 4. Board decisions for the third grant cycle will be made in
September. Competitive grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations that seek to meet
community needs and match the goals, objectives, and priorities of the Community Foundation.
Grantseekers must submit a written grant proposal for consideration. Competitive grant
applications are reviewed four times per year.

Additional information and application forms for these and other grant programs are available at
www.community-foundation.com. If you have questions regarding Community Foundation grants or
deadlines please contact Julie Brown or Kimberly Bash at 419-425-1100.

About the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation
The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in
the Hancock County area through collaborative leadership, responsible grantmaking, and the
development of philanthropic giving. Established in 1992 as an outgrowth of a one-time gift from L.
Dale Dorney, the Community Foundation has granted more than $20 million to fund projects that
support our community. Visit www.community-foundation.com or call 419-425-1100 to learn more
about how the Community Foundation is helping our community.

West Cascades Professional Offices

Findlay, OH - West Cascades Professional Offices are now open. Located within the cluster of other medical buildings on the western edge of Lake Cascades, the new West Cascades complex is now providing office spaces for five independent health and sports-related medical practices.

RCM Architects completed the conceptual design and construction documents of the 16,400 s.f., five-suite, medical facility in 2008. Following 13 months of construction by Alvada Construction, the building opened its doors to the community during an Open House in early February. Currently, the suites are occupied by:

Harry E. Bash, MD - Eye Care
Family Medical Associates of Findlay - General Practice
Blanchard Valley Hospital Rehabilitation Center - Occupational and Physical Therapy
Lima Pathology Laboratories - Lab

While matching exterior features of surrounding buildings (including rooflines and construction materials), the new facility offers its tenants many unique interior advantages. As designed by RCM Architects, all suites have high ceiling heights with borrowed light windows and transoms that allow for a greater sense of openness. Featuring warm finishes, stained woodwork, and subdued lighting, the building generates a sense of health, making staff and guests of the facility feel more comfortable and relaxed during their visits.

West Cascades Professional Building is located at 1721 Medical Boulevard, Findlay, OH 45840

Bridge Home Health & Hospice Offers Volunteer Training Courses

Bridge Home Health & Hospice will offer training courses for prospective volunteers beginning on Tuesday, March 16.

The training will be held in the Wenner Conference Room at Birchaven Village, located at 15100 Birchaven Lane in Findlay and will take place for seven consecutive Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to Noon.

Courses will cover the basic principles of hospice, understanding the needs of patients and their families, effective communication, patient care, pain and symptom management, spiritual care giving, and understanding grief and loss.

No previous hospice experience is necessary; however, volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

Following training, volunteers can choose their area of involvement, such as caregiver relief, bereavement, nursing home visitors, speakers' bureau, or clerical work.

Pre-registration is required. For more information or to request an application packet, contact Julie Tiell, Bridge Hospice volunteer services coordinator, at 419.423.5351 or jtiell@bvhealthsystem.org.

CentraComm Executives to Present at 2010 America's Growth Capital Conference

FINDLAY, OH, February 9, 2010 - CentraComm announced today that senior management will participate in America's Growth Capital (ACG) 6th Annual Information Security and West Coast Emerging Growth Conference. Daniel Bemis, chief executive office, and Patrick Foxhoven, chief information officer, will present at the Conference on March 1 - 2, 2010 at the Westin in San Francisco. The event draws 400+ attendees from public and private institutional investors and senior industry representatives and is the premier security event in the industry.

Owens Community College Offers Human Resource Management Classes

These SHRM classes are being offered this semester at our campus in Findlay:

SHRM Learning System - LAST CALL for enrollments - Classes begin Tuesday Feb. 16th

SHRM Essentials of HR Management Certificate Program - Now accepting enrollments. Classes begin Thursday March 18th.

Please share with appropriate individuals.

To review our Spring Brochure please go to: https://www.owens.edu/workforce_cs/index.html

Macklin Institute Offering CPR Training for Nursing Professionals

Findlay, OH - The Marilyn & Gordon Macklin Intergenerational Institute (Macklin Institute) is offering CPR training for Nursing Professionals on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 6-9 p.m. in the Julien A. Faisant Center located at Birchaven Village, 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay, Ohio. The cost is $45 for the class. All fees are due at the time of registration and are non-refundable. Class size is limited, so participants are encouraged to register soon.

Additional intergenerational initiatives and professional development trainings coordinated and operated by the Macklin Institute include Marilyn's Lifelong Educational Center (MLLEC), an intergenerational childcare center located within Birchaven Retirement Village; Xtreme Aging, an interactive and experiential training that assists in identifying the true needs of the aging population and how to be effective in service to them; and The Intergenerational Certificate, a unique, 12-hour seminar which prepares participants to work simultaneously with children and Elders. CEU's available!
To register for the February 24, 2010 training, Intergenerational Certificate trainings, or for more information on any of the intergenerational initiatives offered by the Macklin Institute please contact Linda Winkelman at 419-425-3047 or lindaw@mackliniginstitute.org.

Community Foundation Grants Awarded

Findlay Hope House for the Homeless, Inc.
$76,200/two years
Bridges Out of Poverty
Jennifer Swartzlander
419.722.8905 (cell)
jswartzlander@findlayhopehouse.org

Hancock Park District
$9,000/one year
Oakwoods Discovery Center Planning
Tim Brugeman
tbrugeman@hancockparks.com
419.425.7275 (work)

Hancock Historical Museum
Up to $45,000/one year
Relocating Davis Homestead/DeWald Funk House to Hancock Historical Museum Sandusky Street Campus
Sue Tucker
419.423.4433 (work)
curator@hancockhistoricalmuseum.org

Alliance for Breast and Colon Cancer
$15,000/three years
Providing Mammography Screening for 300 Hancock County Underinsured/Uninsured Women
Barb Deerwester, R.N.
bdeerwester@bvhealthsystem.org
419.425.3170 (work)

The Arts Partnership of Greater Hancock County
$10,000/two years
Performing Arts Camp
Peggy Granbois/Char Johannigman
419.422-3412
education@artspartnership.com

Family Resource Centers
$27,080/three years
Second Step: Anti-Bullying Program
419.422.8616
Carol Taylor/Tonnie Guagenti
taylorc@frcohio.com

Hancock County Family First Council
$4,060/one year
Summer Smart Lunch Series
Jennifer Hunker
419.423.8687
jhunker@ffchelpmegrow.org

McComb Local Schools
$11,406/one year
Real-time Learning: Every Student Responsible
Teresa Kozarec/Deb Ewing
419.293.3286
KozarecT@mb.noacsc.org
EwingD@mb.noacsc.org

Hancock SAVES Week

February 20 - 28, 2010
Sponsored by the Hancock SAVES collaboration, a program coordinated by Ohio State University Extension

Feb. 20
Saturday Free Tax Clinic
9 am - noon, Hancock County residents can call "211" to set up an appointment and receive further information.

Feb. 21, 24, & 28
Sundays & Wednesday Spiritual Lessons about Money
Churches are encouraged to focus on stewardship, principles on money and giving during services, classes, and Bible studies.
(Materials available. call 419-422-3851)

Feb. 22
Monday "Consolidating and Reducing Debt"
6 - 8 pm, Owens Community College in Room # 165
6115 Co. Rd. 18, Findlay OH 45840
Speaker: Roxie Snyder, Consumer Credit Counseling Services
Free admission. Open to the public.

Feb. 25
Thursday HancockSAVES Annual Meeting
6:30 pm - Display & Refreshments
7:00 pm - Meeting & Program
Hancock County Agency on Aging
339 East Melrose Ave., Findlay OH 45840-4408
Keynote Presentation: Kevin Boyce, Treasurer - State of Ohio
Free admission. Open to the public.
R.S.V.P. by calling 419-422-3851

Feb. 26
Friday Credit Report Day
9 am - 3 pm, Ohio State University Extension Hancock County
7868 CR 140 Suite B, Findlay OH 45840
Call for a free personal 30-minute appointment to review your credit report with a financial professional/educator. Free. Call 419-422-3851 for an appointment.

Feb. 27
Saturday HancockSAVES Dodgeball Tournament
4:30 - sign in; 5 - 9 pm Tournament. East branch Findlay Y.M.C.A., 1400 Manor Hill Drive, Findlay OH 45840
Teams of 6-8 people must register by February 19th. Go to web site http://hancocksaves.com or call 419-422-3851 for registration materials.
For further details and updates go to: http://hancocksaves.com or call Barbara Brahm at OSU Extension Hancock County 419-422-3851.

Public Auction of Quality Office Furniture, Computers & IT Equipment

Saturday Morning, February 27th, 2010 at 10:00 AM, on the premises of 1700 Fostoria Ave (SR 12 E), Findlay, Ohio (Suite 700). Located in the Brown Mackie College Building. Auction signs will be posted.
Office furniture and Misc. Equipment:
Several modern desks some with storage hutches; rolling computer/secretary office chairs; stackable chairs; office sofa; Hon 4 & 5 drawer legal size file cabinets; Hon 2 drawer letter size file cabinet; Three, 5 drawer lateral file cabinets; metal shelf units; printer stand; 60" round conference table; narrow folding table; Lg. Ash library table; work benches; poly self unit; HP color laser jet all-in-one (copier, fax, scan, & photo) printer; HP deskjet 5940 printer; Staples SPI-1506X paper shredder; paper cutter; Dymo Letra 100 label maker; 100' open reel fiberglass tape measure; Several like new Cell Phones w/chargers; Like new Frigidaire apartment size refrigerator/freezer; Danby microwave; like new Eureka Capture sweeper; hand held sweepers; like new Dewalt 18 volt cordless drill; misc. tools; Werner alum. 21' adjustable ladder; Rubbermaid action packer tubs; and lots of misc. office equipment.

Computers & IT Equipment:
Six newer Dell Computer systems models ( Optiplex GX620, GX520, GX280 & Dimension 5100C); other misc. computer systems and hardware; NEC Multi-Sync LCD 1860NX-flat screen monitor; APC Back-ups (XS-1500) battery backups; Microsoft cordless keyboard & mouse; several misc. keyboards; Nine Cisco IP Phone 7960 Voice over IP phones; Ortronics server rack; mini server rack; D-link 24 port switch; Linksys (SRW2048) 48 port switch; Several wireless routers and switches; PS2-KBM switches; USB-KBM switches; lots of misc. hardware and cables.

Terms: Cash or Check with valid ID. All items need to be removed on sale date.
Owner: CompNet Integrated Solutions, LLC
Trent W. Farthing, Auctioneer, Realtor
419-306-1769
trentfarthing@remax.net
Re/Max Realty/Findlay
1621 Tiffin Ave., Findlay, Ohio
419-423-8004
View all my Auctions at auctionzip.com # 13426
"Each office is Independently Owned & Operated"

RED CROSS STAFF TRAIN TO SERVE LOCAL MILITARY AND FAMILIES IN TIMES OF EMERGENCY

(FINDLAY, OH, FEB. 16, 2009) Ron Rooker, Program Services Director, and Nichole Coleman, Coordinator of Service to Military Families, of the American Red Cross Hancock County Chapter completed a new, advanced training course in Service to the Armed Forces emergency communication casework in Cincinnati Feb. 4-5.

The training, designed for caseworkers with at least one year of experience, provided an in-depth examination of Red Cross policies and procedures and how to apply them to service delivery for military emergency communication cases. The training included group discussions, role playing and several complex practice scenarios. The focus of the training is on listening to and understanding the client's needs and providing the client with a better understanding of the Red Cross process.

For more information about American Red Cross Service to Armed Forces, visit www.hancockredcross.org or call (419) 422-9322 ext. 223.

Owens Community College to Participate in $5 Million Bioscience Workforce Training Grant Targeting Ohio's Displaced Workers

FINDLAY, OH - Owens Community College in collaboration with five other community colleges and BioOhio have been selected to receive a five million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration to implement the Ohio Bioscience Industry Workforce
Preparedness project.

The three-year project will provide training to 660 displaced or underemployed workers in declining industries to become better equipped for careers in Ohio's growing biomedical industry. In addition, 40
incumbent workers will receive more advanced training to move into higher level jobs, creating new entry level job opportunities for unemployed adults.

For more information, visit www.owens.edu.

Human Resource Management Certificate

Offered at Owens Findlay-area Campus, March 18 - May 6

FINDLAY, OH - Northwest Ohio small business owners, office managers and human resource professionals interested in expanding their proficiency in the area of human resources are invited to participate in the Society for Human Resource Management's (SHRM) Essentials of Human Resource
Management Certification Program at the Owens Community College Findlay-area Campus. The 16-hour program begins March 18 and will continue through May 6.

The program will be offered through Owens' Workforce and Community Services on Thursday evenings from 6-8 p.m. in the College's Community Education and Wellness Center. Owens' Findlay-area Campus is located on Bright Road in Findlay.

For more information, or to enroll in the program, call (567) 429-3155 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 3155, or access the College's website at www.owens.edu/workforce_cs/cce.html.

6th Annual Lupus Gala and Auction

The Michigan and Northwest Ohio Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America will be holding its 6th annual Lupus Gala and Auction on Friday, February 26, 2010 at 6:00 pm at the Findlay Inn and Conference Center in Findlay, OH. This black-tie-optional fundraising event will feature live and silent auctions, cash bar, excellent food, and more for attendees. All proceeds raised by the event will help support the chapter's ongoing education and outreach programs to continue raising awareness of the seriousness of lupus, a chronic disease with no known cure.

For more information on lupus or the chapter's services, please contact the chapter office at 1-888-335-8787, or visit the web site at www.lupusnwoh.org.

ANNUAL MAPLE SUGARIN' DAYS AT LITZENBERG MEMORIAL WOODS

It's maple sugarin' time as the Hancock Park District hosted its annual Maple Sugarin' Day on Saturday, February 27 at Litzenberg Memorial Woods. A variety of activities will be offered for all ages and the event is free for the entire family.

Beginning at 12pm, visitors will have the opportunity to step out on the trails, and back in time, for a living history and nature walk that will feature maple trees and sap collection in American culture. Guided walks through the woods last about one hour and depart from the Gatehouse every 15 minutes, with the last hike departing at 2pm. The 1847 McKinnis House will be open from 12pm to 3pm for visitors to meet McKinnis friends and family of the 1800s.

For more product information, The Sugar House can be contacted at 419-396-6751.   Hancock Friends of the Parks will also be located inside with warm and sweet refreshments available for donation throughout the entire afternoon.

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 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".

SNOWMOBILES IN PARK AREAS

With considerable snow fall over the past several weeks, conditions have been very suitable for winter sports such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. However, recent reports have been received by Hancock Park District staff that snowmobiles have been using hiking trails and areas within HPD parks, especially Riverbend Recreation Area, to drive snowmobiles. HPD would like to remind area residents that snowmobiles and all purpose vehicles are NOT permitted and are off limits within HPD park areas. Hiking trails are groomed by HPD staff for cross-country skiers and are damaged when snowmobiles or other all purpose vehicles are used over the tracks.

Snowmobiles and all purpose vehicles are allowed around the base of the Findlay Reservoir dikes only. No snowmobiles are permitted on the top or sides of the dikes, or on the reservoir ice. Use the side of the roadways only and stay off private property. Visitors may use parking lots to load and unload vehicles and to access roadways. Destruction of city or park property is prohibited.

The Findlay Reservoirs, adjacent parking lots and other surrounds city properties remain open 24 hours a day. HPD areas, such as Riverbend close at dark and reopen at dawn year-round.
State laws require all snowmobiles and all-purpose vehicles, operated on public land, to display current state registration and identifying numbers.

Any further questions can be addressed at HPD Headquarters located at 1424 East Main Cross St., Findlay or by calling 419-425-PARK/7275.

Goodwill-Dell Partnership Enters Third Year of Free Computer Recycling

Toledo, Ohio, Feb. 15, 2010 - This Saturday, February 20, marks the second anniversary of Reconnect, Goodwill's free drop-off program to recycle unwanted computer hardware. Launched in 2008 by Dell and Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio, Reconnect has kept 1,066,743 pounds of used computers and computer equipment out of landfills.   That's 533 tons of recycled material!

Residents throughout Northwest Ohio can visit www.goodwillnwohio.com  to locate the most convenient drop off at any of our 16 Goodwill retail stores and donation centers. Goodwill accepts and sorts the donated computer equipment and Dell's product recovery partner recycles and remarkets the recycled materials, such as plastics, glass and metals. All proceeds support Goodwill's non-profit training and employment programs.

BVHS Offers Scholarships to Area Students, BVHS Associates

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) is offering educational scholarships to individuals pursuing health care careers. High school seniors entering college, current college students and BVHS associates are eligible to apply.

A complete list of scholarships, along with applications, deadlines, qualifications, and contact information can be viewed at www.bvhealthsystem.org by clicking on the Scholarship link under the Health Education menu.

Those who receive a BVHS scholarship may be required to make a commitment to the organization.

The Maxine Snyder Endowed Trust Certification and Masters Preparation Scholarship is available to a current BVHS associate who is a registered nurse and has been employed at BVHS for at least one year. Applicants should be in a program of special benefit to BVHS, such as certification training or a master's degree in nursing. Applications must be received by April 1. For more information, call 419.423.5457.

The Phyllis Zimber Endowed Scholarship is available to individuals pursuing a degree in nursing with a special interest in obstetrics. Applicants must have a permanent address in an area served by BVHS and be accepted into at least two courses in an accredited registered nursing program or above. Coursework must be for academic credit and count toward a nursing degree. A grade point average of 3.0 or higher is required. Preference is given to applicants who are BVHS associates, family members of BVHS associates, or those who demonstrate financial need. Applications must be received by April 1. For more information, call 419.423.5457.

The Findlay Auxiliary Scholarship offers assistance to Hancock County area high school seniors pursuing health-related careers. Students must attend a Hancock County school, Findlay High School, or St. Wendelin High School; be in the top third of their class academically; and have a sincere goal to enter the medical field. Applications must be received by April 15. For more information, call 419.423.5939.

The Medical Explorer Post Scholarship offers assistance to high school seniors planning to pursue a career in medicine for more than 20 years. Applicants must have been a Medical Explorer Post member for at least two years, be in good academic standing, and have participated in community and volunteer activities. Applications must be received by April 1. For more information, call 419.429.6417.

The Greater Northwest Ohio Diabetes Association offers educational assistance to persons with diabetes. Applicants must be a high school senior or college student with diabetes from Hancock, Hardin, Putnam, Seneca, Wood, or Wyandot County. Applications must be received by March 31. For more information, call 419.423.5434.

BGSU Host 1st ROUND 2010 MAC TOURNAMENT PLAY at ANDERSON ARENA!

BGSU Athletics today released ticket information for potential First Round home games for the upcoming 2010 MAC Tournament. NEW this year, the MAC Conference is returning to a format in which the 5-12 seeds will play First Round games on campus sites and the winners advance to take on the 1-4 seeds in Quarterfinal games at Quicken Loans Arena in Downtown Cleveland.

We want to PACK the HOUSE and should the Falcons host a First Round game, the schedule would be as follows:
Saturday, March 6                                            Sunday, March 7
Women's First Round                                      Men's First Round
BGSU vs. TBA                                                 BGSU vs. TBA
7:00pm - Anderson Arena                                4:00pm - Anderson Arena

SPECIAL TICKET PRICING:
·        $10 ALL SEATS
·        $1 YOUTH TICKET WITH THE PURCHASE OF AN ADULT TICKET
·        GROUP OF 20+ pay ONLY $4 PER TICKET
·        RETURNING GROUPS OF 20+ pay ONLY $2 PER TICKET

Call 877-BGSU TICKET for personal ticket orders and contact Cheryl Henke for groups of 20+ tickets at 419-372-4349. Tickets will be the same price both in advance and walk-up day of game. Ticket order reservations may be made only with a credit card. Orders/reservations will not be processed until the tournament game(s) are confirmed. Cash and personal checks (valid Photo I.D. required) will be accepted on game day.

To better accommodate our fans for this Special Event, THE BGSU ATHLETIC TICKET OFFICE WILL OBSERVE SPECIAL OPERATING HOURS OF 8:00AM-6:00PM WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY, MARCH 3-5.
ADVANCE TICKET ORDER RESERVATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP AT THE BGSU ATHLETIC TICKET OFFICE WITH VALID PHOTO I.D. NO TICKETS WILL BE MAILED. TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AND PICK-UP BEGINNING TWO HOURS PRIOR TO TIP-OFF ON GAME DAY. ANDERSON ARENA DOORS WILL OPEN ONE HOUR PRIOR TO TIP-OFF ON GAME DAY. Find all the details at www.bgsufalcons.com

Know an Abolutely Incredible Kid?

Do you know a student grade 6-8 who has helped weather a family crisis? A student that shares his or her skills or hobbies with others? How about a middle school student with exceptional artistic talent? Go to www.campfireusa-nwohio.org to nominate an Abolutely Incredible Kid! Judges will select several students to be recognized at Campfire USA's "On Behalf of Youth" Award Luncheon, April 27 at the Findlay Country Club. Entries must be received before March 19.

DOWNTOWN FINDLAY WINTER BLUES FESTIVAL

There's a new event in Downtown Findlay, and it's going to be hot! Introducing the "Downtown Findlay Winter Blues Festival," an evening of blues music, ice sculptures, specialty beers and a great time! Don't worry about the cold! A heated tent will be provided. Why? Because, we all need a reason to get out in the middle of winter and hear some great music!

The event will take place on Sat., Feb. 27 from 6:00 p.m. to 11 p.m on E. Crawford St. with parking available in the Crawford St. parking garage. Entry is $5. "Ice Creations" will provide ice sculpture demonstrations. Opening band will be Josh Garrett & The Bottomline.

The Downtown Winter Blues Festival is being sponsored by Waldo Pepper's, Red Tornado Art Productions and the Findlay Hancock County Convention & Visitors Bureau as a fundraiser for non-profit organization the Hancock County Center for Safe and Healthy Children.

For more information visit redtornadopro.com or call Waldo Pepper's at 419-422-7000.

Get Up Off the Bench, it's Time to Take Action!

The14th Annual Employment Law Conference
Bring Your "A" Game
March 12, 2010
Hilton Garden Inn
Perrysburg, Ohio

The best way to avoid costly court cases is to stay compliant! Are you aware of the ever changing employment laws that impact and regulate your business? This conference will show you where potential costly mistakes exist and provide you with practical guidelines for staying out of court!

Join us as we bring to you 12 sessions that will help you run your business efficiently and effectively and stay out of hot legal water!

Don't Wait, Register Today!
Call (419) 885-8505
Fax (419) 885-8554
Online at www.employersassociation.com

This program has been approved for four re-certification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR re-certification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). Application has been made for approval for 4 CLEs.

123 East Main Cross Street