Eastman & Smith Ltd. ATTORNEYS AT LAW 
 
You are cordially invited to attend an Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for our new law office at 510 South Main Street, Findlay, Ohio
 
PLEASE JOIN US
Thursday, June 24th, 2010
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting - 4pm
 
Hors D'Oeuvres & Cocktails by Bistro On Main
 
Please RSVP by June 16 419-424-5847 
 
ASTRONOMY DAY AND STAR PARTY
 
Bring the whole family to enjoy a day of astronomical fun with members of the Millstream Astronomy Club on Saturday, June 19. Astronomy Day begins at 4pm in Shelter #5 at Riverbend Recreation Area.
The afternoon will start with a 1000 yard long scale walk through the solar system.  The Millstream Astronomy Club will have solar telescopes for direct but safe viewing of sunspots.  In the evening you will have the chance to view Venus, Mars, Saturn and the 1st quarter Moon, along with many other celestial wonders.  Bring your own telescopes or binoculars and they can show you how to use them and where to point them.
 
Riverbend Recreation Area is located off SR 568, east of Findlay at 16618 TR 208, Findlay, OH  45840. 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". 
 
Owls Program & Full Moon Strawberry Hike
 
Join us for an evening of nocturnal animals on Friday, June 25 at 7pm Rex and Sheila Miller of Wind Beneath My Wings, will be bringing some of their live owls to the Discovery Center for an informational program.  Then join HPD's Michelle Rumschlag as she leads you on the trails of Oakwoods to see who's out on this June full moon evening.
 
The Oakwoods Nature Preserve, "Doc" Phillips Discovery Center is located at 1400 Oakwoods Lane, off West Sandusky Street off CR 144 west of Findlay.  For more information about other upcoming programs, view the HPD Seasonal Guide at www.HancockParks.com under the "What's New" section or call the HPD office at 419-425-PARK and "Discover Your Hancock Parks". 
  

Macklin Institute GrandsDay event-Sat.July 31st
Please find a list of supplies needed for our GrandsDay event.  We want to provide a high quality experience for the grandparents and grandchildren who attend-this is going to become and annual event-but we are also trying to find ways to get sponsors and donors due to the ever present budget crunch!  Supplies needed for GrandsDay include:
Crayola (or similar brand) markers - thin and thick, colored pencils, Stickers, glue dots, glue sticks, white card stock, name tags, permanent markers, bubbles, feathers, fabric markers and balloons.

Contact:

Stephanie Davis
Training and Consultation
The Macklin Intergenerational Institute
15100 Birchaven Lane
Findlay, OH  45840
419-425-3150
sdavis@mackliniginstitute.org

Thank you for supporting the Macklin Institute! 
 

Owens Expands Renewable Energy Plans To Feature New Findlay-area Campus Solar Array Owens Community College will soon be harnessing the sun's energy in addition to generating wind power as the academic institution announces plans for the installation of the first solar array on the Findlay-area Campus. Both alternative energy resources will be installed concurrently in late June.
 
The solar array will be used for educational training within Workforce and Community Services' Photovoltaic Installation Program as well as for future academic curriculum programming in the School of Technology. Both alternative energy resources will be located adjacent to the College's Community Education and Wellness Center.
 
The 1.7-kilowat solar array will feature eight panels and be used for hands-on learning as well as to convert sunlight into electricity for regular operational purposes within the Community Education and Wellness Center. Photovoltaic cells within each panel will absorb the sun's rays and create a current of power which will be directed to an inverter. The inverter will then convert the DC voltage, produced by the panels, to AC voltage.
 
Individuals attending Owens' Photovoltaic Installation Program will receive instruction within the areas of electricity and photovoltaic systems and theory. Course content includes system sizing and construction, codes and standards, interconnection safety, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Installation practices related to project management, adapting mechanical and electrical design, and system commissioning are also highlighted.
 
In addition, the hands-on course will include the design and installation of a grid-tied photovoltaic system and maintenance on the new solar array system at the College's Findlay-area Campus. Various inverters, photovoltaic modules, batteries and data information systems will also be installed and operated as part of the class.
 
Students successfully completing the Photovoltaic Installation Program will qualify to test for the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioner (NABCEP) PV Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge program. With additional work experience students will qualify to take the national certification test as a photovoltaic system installer. Superior Energy Solutions LLC in Ottawa will oversee the process of installing both the new solar array and the wind turbine.
 
For more information, visit www.owens.edu.
 
59th SEASON OF THE RIVERSIDE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES BEGINS JUNE 16
 AT THE ALLEN P DUDLEY MEMORIAL BAND SHELL
 
For 59 years the Riverside Summer Concert Series has been entertaining audiences, young and old, with the sounds of music at Findlay's Riverside Park Allen P. Dudley Memorial Band Shell and Dick Daugherty Plaza. The "beat goes on" as the 2010 summer series begins Wednesday, June 16 with the sounds of Night Jazz taking the band shell stage.  Eleven summer musical concerts, highlighting local performers, will perform as part of the 2010 season on Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm, with one exception. 
Friday, June 25 the United States Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors will perform as part of their 2010 touring schedule. Their sounds of big bands from the forties to contemporary hits of today, and versatility have earned them international recognition.  The concert will feature three Findlay High School students Jon Cox on alto sax, Sarah Black on trumpet, and Zach Carnes on trombone.  An honor guard from the Walnut Street VFW will also begin the evening before the performance begins.  
 
Concert goers can sit and relax on benches or bleachers provided in the area or bring your own sit upon or blanket and listen under the evening skies.  The complete series includes June 16 - Night Jazz,  June 23 - Fostoria Community Band, June 25 - The United States Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors, June 30 - Millstream Singers, July 7, 14 & 21 - Findlay Civic Concert Band, July 28 - Fostoria Lake Plains Barbershop Chorus, August 4 - Pantasia Steel Drum Band, and August 11 - Cottonwood Jam String Band.   During the June 30 performance, the Flag City Award will be presented at 7:15pm  to one individual and one group that promotes the flying of the Flag or patriotism in Findlay and/or Hancock County.  
 
Performances by the Findlay Civic Concert Band will include special features during each of their three concert dates with soloist performances and band member's favorite tunes featured.     
The community event continues to be free thanks to the generous financial support of Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation, Findlay Hearing Aid Center, The Heritage, Marathon Petroleum Company LLC, Merrill Lynch and Sunrise - Findlay.  Patron Sponsors supporting a variety of concert performances include Fifth Third Bank, Primrose Retirement Community, First National Bank and Bridge Home Health & Hospice. Printing sponsorship was provided by Hancock Friends of the Parks.  Cooperation to produce the concert series is provided by the City of Findlay Parks and Recreation Department, Hancock Parks Foundation, University of Findlay and Hancock Park District. Sound engineering is provided by the House of Hindenach. Radio personalities from WFIN Radio will be providing the Master of Ceremonies throughout the duration of the series. The series is coordinated by new Volunteer Series Coordinator Barbara Hart Pagano from Findlay.
 
 Other features of the concert series include three, free popcorn nights by Hancock Friends of the Parks before the concerts begin on June 16 and July 7 & 28.      
 
 Concert goers are reminded to arrive early for choice seating and parking. In the event of inclement weather conditions, please listen to local media for last minute cancellations. Every effort is made to hold each concert.  Complete concert schedules can be downloaded at www.HancockParks.com or by calling the Hancock Park District office, located at 1424 East Main Cross Street, Findlay, 419-425-PARK/7275.  
 
 
United Way Seeking Volunteer Team Captains
Each year, the United Way of Hancock County sets out to raise funds for approximately 39 programs managed by 17 partner agencies. This effort is overseen by a team of local volunteer leaders who manage divisions of nearly 100 volunteers including team captains, workplace chairs, and other volunteers.
United Way of Hancock County is currently seeking volunteers for short term duties, to take place between mid-August and mid-October. The volunteer position of team captain is in place to assist local leaders in distribution of United Way materials. This is an opportunity for community-minded individuals to serve Hancock County in a very important role.  The volunteer requires interaction with small to large local business professionals as well as merchants and self-employed individuals. It is an ideal volunteer job for anyone from young professionals who wish to learn more about the community, to retirees who wants to stay engaged. Training and guidance will be provided prior to delivery of materials.  If interested, please contact United Way of Hancock County at 419-423-1432 or email Michael Momany, resource development director at Momany@uwhancock.org. 
 
Camp Fire USA Northwest Ohio Council Nationwide Celebration
Camp Fire USA Northwest Ohio Council will be part of a Nationwide Celebration, celebrating 100 years of Camp Fire! Centennial fires will be ignited across the country to commemorate this special occasion on July 31, 2010. Please join us as we celebrate Camp Fire's centennial with our community!
When: July 31, 2010
Where: Camp Fire USA Office 305 W. Hardin St. Findlay, OH 45840
6:30 PM Ice Cream Social and Festivities
7:30 PM Centennial Council Fire
Please RSVP by: 419-422-5415 or by for The Centennial Fire at: jtreece@campfireusa-nwohio.com  
Singing & S'mores
Bring your own lawn chair!
Give Service........ To celebrate our Centennial we will be collecting Flower Bulbs that will be planted in our community. If you would like to purchase bulbs to be donated for the centennial, please contact Tara at DeHaven's Garden Center (419-422-5617).  Help us make our community just a little more beautiful in celebration of 100 years of Camp Fire USA!
 
Library to Host Grant Database Training
The Findlay-Hancock County Public Library will host a training session titled "Foundation Directory - Introduction to Finding Funders" on Tuesday, June 22 from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. in the large meeting room at the library. The session will introduce participants to Foundation Directory Online (FDO), a searchable, user-friendly database of nationwide grant opportunities.
Participants can register for this training session online at www.findlaylibrary.org or by calling 419-
422-1712. This training is free and open to the public.  With FDO, individuals can search for foundations that support specific programs, organizations, geographic areas, and many other criteria. Participants will learn how to create customized searches to develop lists of prospective foundation and corporate donors that will match their nonprofit organization's funding needs.
The FDO database is updated continually and provides the most accurate details available on
nearly 100,000 foundations, corporate giving programs, and grant-making public charities in the
U.S.; a database of over 3,700 sponsoring companies, offering a quick pathway to corporate
funders; a database of over 1.9 million recently awarded grants; and a keyword-searchable
database of nearly 650,000 recently filed IRS Forms 990 and 990-PF.
Local FDO access was made possible by the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation,
which funded the two-year subscription as part of their capacity-building initiative aimed at
strengthening local nonprofit organizations. Previously, the closest access points for this database
were in Lima and Toledo. Having FDO available in Findlay will be an especially valuable resource
for our community, with the potential to help bring in additional funding for local organizations and
programs.
Database access is free and open to the public at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library.
Library reference desk staff will provide the required password to access FDO on a library
computer and any support users may need.
 
Macklin Institute Offering "First Aid & CPR" Training
 The Marilyn & Gordon Macklin Intergenerational Institute (Macklin Institute) is offering a "First Aid & CPR" training on Monday June 21, 2010, 6-10 p.m. in the Julien A. Faisant Center located at Birchaven Village, 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay, Ohio. First aid and CPR are combined into one class with full course credit, and certifications are good for two (2) years. Cost is $60 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 June 21, 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. 
 
 
The Department of Energy
 The Department of Energy is working tirelessly to address the oil spill in the Gulf. At the request of President Obama, Secretary Chu traveled down to Houston to work closely with a team of top scientists from academia and the U.S. government, with support from more than 200 personnel from DOE's national laboratories, to analyze the response efforts and recommend additional options for stopping the leaking oil.
We'd like you to share your ideas on how to stop or contain the oil spill and mitigate its impact on the environment. The Deepwater Horizon Response has an online form available to collect your suggestions here: http://www.horizonedocs.com/artform.php
As small business owners, you know that innovation comes from many sources. We need to tap into the spirit of American entrepreneurship to learn as much as possible. So far over 20,000 ideas have been sent to BP since the Gulf of Mexico incident from oil industry experts, small businesses, and everyday Americans.
The online form, entitled "Alternative Technology Response," collects detailed information about your idea, including the materials, equipment and resources required to put your idea into action. Your idea, once you fill out the form, will go to a team of 30 technical and operational BP personnel for evaluation
Submit your ideas here.
We encourage you to be part of the solution and submit any ideas you have to the Deepwater Horizon Response, and to share this message with others who might be able to help. 

 
HANCOCK COUNTY RED CROSS PROVIDES MUTUAL AID TO HOYTVILLE HOME FIRE
The American Red Cross Hancock County Chapter provided aid to a Wood County family following a fire in their Hoytville home on Tuesday evening, June 8.  One of the residents, who was treated and released at Blanchard Valley Hospital, was given financial assistance to provide for clothing, shoes and food.  
 
Executive Director Todd James says the Hancock County Chapter responded to a request for mutual aid from the Wood County Chapter of the Red Cross.  "With the residents being transported to Blanchard Valley Hospital and with the majority of Wood County's volunteers still working on the relief operation for those affected by the tornadoes in Lake Township, they asked us if we could handle the case.  Of course we were glad to respond and offer help to the family" says James.  James and Terri Glick of the Hancock County Chapter's Disaster Action Team answered the call for help.  "We'll continue to work with the family for their immediate needs and then help the Wood County office in providing information and referral resources for their long term recovery."
 
All Red Cross disaster relief is provided free of charge, thanks to the generosity of the American people.  If you'd like to make a donation to the Hancock County Red Cross Disaster Relief fund, visit www.hancockredcross.org or call (419) 422-9322.
 
Owens Board of Trustees Names Dr. Larry G. McDougle President
 PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH - Owens Community College Board of Trustees has ended its presidential search and selected Dr. Larry G. McDougle to serve as the academic institution's new President. Dr. McDougle has been serving as the College's Interim President since January of this year.
 
The Board of Trustees approved Dr. McDougle's appointment as the fifth President in the 45-year history of Owens Community College during their regular June meeting. Both the Board of Trustees and Dr. McDougle have agreed to a one-year contract.
 
According to Owens Community College Board of Trustees Chair Dee Talmage, the Presidential Search Committee was planning to reconvene in June to review additional applications, however, after receiving overwhelming feedback from the College's campus community as well as community members in support of Dr. McDougle and his leadership the decision was made to end the search.
 
"During the past six months, Dr. Larry McDougle's leadership and experience has been integral in bringing the Owens Community College campus community together and moving the academic institution forward during challenging times," stated Board of Trustees Chair Talmage.
 
She added, "The Northwest Ohio region as well as the state and country are currently experiencing economic hardship and instability that has not been seen in decades, which has thrust the role of higher education into the national spotlight. Colleges and universities must continue to adapt to the changing times in order to prepare a highly trained and highly skilled workforce. Dr. McDougle is well-respected among educational and community leaders nationwide and is committed to the College's mission of serving our students. He is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and the right person to lead Owens Community College."
 
One of the fastest-growing higher educational institutions in Ohio, Owens Community College is a fully accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor's degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu. 
 
 
RED CROSS ELECTS NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS, RECOGNIZES VOLUNTEERS AT ANNUAL MEETING
Seven new members were elected to the American Red Cross Hancock County Chapter Board of Directors last night at the Chapter's Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Dinner.
 
Those elected to the Board for a three-year term include:
Dina Borer, Joanne Grubb, Amy Hackenberg, David Lazar, Jason Parkins, John Whitson and Jim Zellner. Officers for the 2010-2011 terms will be Dave Cytlak, Chair, Pat Sadowski, Vice-Chair and Jacob Price, Secretary. The new members and officers will begin their terms at the start of the Red Cross fiscal year on July 1. Board members whose terms have expired were recognized for their service, including Karen Cline, Kent Johnson, Scott Kromer, Beth Linhart, Tina O'Dell and Jeff Wobser.
 
The Chapter also recognized several volunteers for their outstanding service to the Red Cross. Five-year service pins were awarded to Diane Crawford, Ron Kujawa and Janet Selick. Michael Erven was presented with a 10-year pin.
 
Chris Naus and Kathy Dulaney were given the Health & Safety Services Achievement Award. Both were recognized for their work as CPR and First Aid Instructors.  Lisa Merrill-Price received the Biomedical Services Achievement Award for her volunteer work at local blood drives. The Disaster Services Achievement Award was presented to Steve Switzer, a member of the Chapter's Disaster Leadership Team and Disaster Action Team. The Service to the Armed Forces Achievement Award was given to Debbie Sampson for her work with the Chapter's new Armed Forces Family Network.
 
The Chapter presented a Certificate of Recognition for Extraordinary Personal Action to William Lane in recognition of his use of Red Cross CPR skills. Lane, a supervisor for Securitas at Marathon, used his CPR skills last year to save the life of an employee who was suffering a heart attack.
 
Special Citations for Exceptional Volunteer Service were presented to Phyllis Davis and Kathy Huber. Davis was recognized for her leadership of the Disaster Action Team and her work as a Disaster Services volunteer. Huber was recognized for her volunteer service in administrative support for the Chapter, including her work on creating a new system to administer volunteer services.
 
The final award of the evening, the Red Cross Hero Award, was presented to Don Badertscher in recognition of his over 40 years of service as a Red Cross volunteer. Baertscher, the former President and CEO of DLM Plastics, has served as Chair of the Hancock County Red Cross Board of Directors, Chair of the American Red Cross Western Lake Erie Region Blood Services Board of Directors, member of the Ohio Red Cross task force and the National American Red Cross Governing Board Selection Committee, as well as a volunteer for the Chapter's Blood Services and Service to the Armed Forces.
 
RED CROSS PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR FIRE FIGHTERS AT DOWNTOWN FIRE
The American Red Cross Hancock County Chapter was on the scene of a fire at Streichers Quickprint on South Main Street in downtown Findlay early Friday morning, providing canteen and relief services for fire fighters battling the blaze. 
 
Executive Director Todd James says the Red Cross received the request for canteen services at approximately 12:30am on Friday, June 11 from the Findlay Fire Department.  He, along with Ron Rooker and Terri Glick of the Chapter's Disaster Action Team responded in the Chapter's Disaster Response Vehicle.  They provided coffee, water, sport drink and food to the fire fighters until being dismissed from the scene by the incident commander at 4:30am.
 
"Supporting the fire fighters and first responders is a big part of our mission. We're always ready to respond to their request to provide relief services on the scene."  James says the services are provided at no cost to the departments.  All Red Cross disaster relief services are provided free of charge, thanks to the support of the community.  To make a donation to the Hancock County Red Cross, visit www.hancockredcross.org or call (419) 422-9322.  Donations can be sent to the Hancock County Red Cross at 125 Fair St.,  Findlay, OH  45840.  
 
 
 Great Lakes Ultimate World Series in Findlay July 7 - July 11, 2010
 Findlay 's Youth Baseball League is proud to host the 2010 Great Lakes Ultimate World Series July 7 through July 11 this year!  The tournament will be centered at The Marathon Diamonds at the Flag City Sports Complex with tournament play taking place throughout Findlay . The awards ceremony will take place Sunday, July 11 in the evening at The Marathon Diamonds at the Flag City Sports Complex.  Over 30 teams have already registered for the event. Organizers are anticipating as many as 70 teams. Teams must qualify to participate in the 2010 Nations Baseball Great Lakes Ultimate World Series.  Age divisions competing in this year's tournament will be 11U through 14U. 

In order to provide the best experience for these youth baseball players and their families, Findlay 's Youth Baseball League is soliciting volunteers. Volunteers will be needed for baseball activities, requiring knowledge of the sport (working scoreboard, raking fields, striping fields, etc) and general activities that require no baseball knowledge (team registration, hospitality, trash removal, etc). This event will be a great opportunity to show your pride in the Findlay community while supporting some of the nation's best youth baseball players. Volunteers will be needed to cover two-hour shifts throughout the day on Wednesday, July 7 through Sunday, July 11.
 
If you are interested in volunteering, please send an e-mail to Don Ondrus (redondrus@woh.rr.com) or call (567) 525-5158 with the following information:
u       Your name
u       Phone number
u       E-mail address
u       Days and times available to volunteer*
u       Indicate if you have knowledge of baseball or not
u       T-shirt size
 
* If you're available for multiple shifts, please indicate which days and times you are available.
 
Business Opportunity : If you or your organization would like to sponsor a field through your collective volunteer efforts, please contact Don (contact information below) for more details!
 
Contacts:
Don Ondrus                                                                                        Chuck Haley
Volunteers Coordinator                                                               Volunteers Coordinator
(567) 525-5158                                                                                   (419) 425-3987
redondrus@woh.rr.com                                                                chuck_haley@hotmail.com
 

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!