Member Press Releases

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Beans to Buildings

Are you shopping for construction services with a "Big Box Discount Store" mentality?If you are a building owner or a facility or operations manager, and are planning a construction project in the next few years, this is a must-attend seminar. Join us for a networking event and informative seminar on the changing environment for construction project delivery methods. May 29, 2012 - 5:30 to 7:00pm at the Hancock Room at the Findlay Inn & Conference Center, 200 East Main Cross St., Findlay. Sponsored by ACI Const. Co., Inc. Call 419.595.4224 for more information.    

Becky's School of Dance Performance

Becky's School of Dance will be performing on May 26th at Fostoria Performing Arts Center from 1:30pm and 6:30 pm. Tickets are$11.00 and can be purchased at the Dance Studio at 15440 US 224 East, Findlay. Our office is open Monday - Thursday from 4-8 PM. For more information, call 419-423-7423.

BVH Auxiliary Honors Volunteers

The Blanchard Valley Hospital Auxiliary held their annual volunteer recognition banquet Tuesday, April 17 at Birchaven Village. Volunteers who have served 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50 or more years were recognized. Julia Hanna was recognized as serving the most hours - a total of 27,100. Volunteers giving 100 hours or more received a pin. A total of 160 volunteers were recognized for service hours. The BVH Auxiliary is a group of more than 750 volunteers who give service and raise funds for Blanchard Valley Hospital.

Dr. Jerome Beekman to Present at Smart Hearts Meeting May 7

Smart Hearts, a heart health education and support group, will hold a meeting Monday, May 7 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Marathon Auditorium at Blanchard Valley Hospital. The meeting topic, "Caring for Your Heart 2012," will be presented by cardiologist Dr. Jerome Beekman. Free blood pressure checks will be offered. This presentation is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Kathy Russell at 419.423.5153 or krussell@bvhealthsystem.org.

Women Wise Receives Grant to Provide Free Screening Mammograms in Hancock and Surrounding Counties

Blanchard Valley Hospital's Woman Wise Mammography has received a grant from the Northwest Ohio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure for $31,355 to provide free screening mammograms to low and middle income women and men in Hancock and surrounding counties through the Hancock County Mammography Screening Initiative (HCMSI). This is the third year HCMSI has been supported through a grant from the Northwest Ohio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. For specific eligibility criteria or more information, call Woman Wise Mammography at 419.425.3170 or visit www.bvhealthsystem.org and search for HCMSI.

16th Annual Fish Festival

Young anglers can try their luck as the Hancock Park District hosts its annual Youth Fishing Event on Saturday, May 5, from 8-11am at Giertz Lake in Riverbend Recreation Area. The event is being hosting in cooperation with a trout stocking courtesy of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The event is open to youth, 5-13 years of age, and must be accompanied by an adult (at least 18 years of age).  Riverbend Recreation Area is located on TR 208, off SR 568 east of Findlay. For more information about other upcoming programs, view the HPD Seasonal Guide at www.HancockParks.com under the "What's New" section or call the HPD office at 419-425-PARK and "Discover Your Hancock Parks".

LOCAL RED CROSS VOLUNTEER IN NATIONAL PUBLICATION  Angie Blair of Findlay has been chosen by the American Red Cross to be featured in its 2011 Annual Report publication and video. Blair, whose son Chad recently finished his enlistment in the U.S. Army, is a volunteer with the Hancock County Red Cross Armed Forces Family Network.

The online version of the American Red Cross 2011 Annual Report, featuring Angie Blair's video, is at http://www.redcross.org/flash/AnnualReport/2011/AnnualReport.html.

The Red Cross Armed Forces Family Network

The Red Cross Armed Forces Family Network of Hancock County meets the third Thursday of each month 6 p.m. at the Red Cross office, 125 Fair St. in Findlay. Free child care is available.   For more information, call 419-422-9322, visit www.hancockredcross.org or e-mail armedforces@hancockredcross.org.

Presidential Discretionary Grant to Support Bicentennial Arch

The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation awarded a presidential discretionary grant totaling $2,500 to support the Findlay Bicentennial Arch. The funds to support this grant were provided by the Bank One Unrestricted Fund. The project will replicate historical arches adorning Main Street Findlay during the 1887 Natural Gas Celebration. The Bicentennial Arch will be constructed near the Main Street Bridge to celebrate the bicentennial of Findlay. It is estimated that 23,500 vehicles will pass beneath the arch daily. Visit www.community-foundation.com or call 419-425-1100 to learn more about how the Community Foundation is helping our community.

The Hancock Leadership Class of 2012 Presents the Bicentennial Festival

Saturday, June 9 - Noon-Midnight and Sunday, June 10 - Noon-5 p.m.

And We NEED VOLUNTEERS! Volunteers get a free t-shirt (limited amount) and free entry into this amazing event! You do NOT want to miss!! The following dates and time slots are available:

Email Rachel at RachelGerber7@gmail.com to sign up! Volunteers are placed on a first come, first serve basis and must be 16 years or older to work the inflatables and 21 years or older to work the beer garden area!

Ohio Dept. of Agriculture Director Daniels to Speak at Association of Commodores Region I Luncheon

The Association of Ohio Commodores will host the newly appointed Ohio Department of Agriculture Director David T. Daniels during their Region I Luncheon at Noon on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Shawnee Country Club. Commodore Clyde Rauch of Tuttle Services invites all members of the agricultural community to attend this important event. Luncheon cost is $35. Contact Karen Boitnott at (419) 998-4849 or karenb@tuttlenet.com and Janine Conrad at (614) 728-6667 or jconrad@ohiocommodores.org for additional information.

GET THE SCOOP ON POOP AT THE "POOPADOOP" DISCOVERY STORY

Hancock Park Districts' May Discovery Story will be held Monday, May 7, at the "Doc" Phillips Discovery Center at Oakwoods Nature Preserve.  Discovery Stories are designed for children, 3 to 6 years old, with an adult companion. Other age siblings are welcome. Meet at the Discovery Center at 10am or 1pm. Oakwoods Nature Preserve is located west of Findlay. 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".

SHOP Event

The premiere SHOP Event will take place at the Agency on Aging (339 E. Melrose Ave, Findlay) on May 6, 2012 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. SHOP stands for Simply Home Opportunity Products.  This is a unique monthly event that will feature many different types of home based, catalog and party businesses. The public is invited to meet and connect with consultants.  These events are free to the public.We will also feature a ribbon cutting from the Chamber of Commerce at 1 p.m.

This event will occur monthly; be sure to join us May 6th for schedule of all dates. For more information contact Kristy at shop.findlay@yahoo.com or visit www.facebook.com/shopfindlay.

Friends Business Source (FBS) hosts an Office Idol contest

Friends Business Source (FBS) supports administrative professionals throughout Ohio and Western Pennsylvania by hosting an Office Idol contest from March 1 through April 20 that included $425 in prizes. Between April 1 and April 20, 5,703 votes were cast for the next Office Idol. The top three winners were announced on Administrative Professionals Day, April 25, 2012. More details can be found on http://www.friendsoffice.com/Office-Idol/idol-12-winners.html

First place was given to Judy Henwood, Office Assistant for General Sherman Jr. High of Lancaster City Schools. For more information on Friends Business Source or their Office Idol contest, go to www.friendsoffice. com or call 800.427.1704 and ask for the marketing department manager.

DorAnne's Gifts & Gourmet Cash Mob and Artwalk

Visit DorAnne's, 327 South Main Street, Findlay on Friday, May 4^th. From 10am - 9pm for the Cash Mob and from 5pm-9pm for the Artwalk. In store specials all day! Plus there are personal and corporate gift baskets available. For more information, visit www.shopdorannes.com or call 419-425-5510.

City Mission of Findlay - Dine to Donate

Dine at Applebee's and 15% of your bill will be donated to The City Mission of Findlay the last Tuesday of Every Month. And Texas Roadhouse every Thursday night from 4pm to 10pm and get 10% of your bill will be donated to the City Mission of Findlay. Stop by the Findlay∙Hancock County Chamber of Commerce for a flyer. Flyer is required for donation.

Rolling Thunder Skating & Family Fun Center is offering promotional opportunity

Findlay's fun spot for all ages, would like to be your advertising partner! Reach kids, moms, dads and seniors. Call 419-422-7227 or email rollnthundersk8@aol.com for more information on this opportunity.

CommunityREAD Essay Contest Winners

The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation has announced the following winners in the CommunityREAD Essay Contest. This contest encouraged students in grades 3-12 and adults to submit essays addressing the following question: If you knew you would eventually lose all memories, what is the one thing you would want to remember? Winners were chosen in four age categories. Grades 3-5: Tori Ritzler (5th grade student at Wilson Vance) Grades 6-8: Storm Delong (7th grade student at Cory-Rawson School) Grades 9-12: Libby Spragg (12th grade student at Findlay High School) Adult: Shelly Fox. Visit www.community-foundation.com or call 419-425-1100 to learn more about how the Community Foundation is helping our community.

WEAVING DEMONSTRATIONS TO BE HELD AT MCKINNIS HOUSE    

The Hancock Park District is offering the program "Homespun" on Sunday, May 6 at the McKinnis House. This free public program will focus on how yarn is woven into cloth. The program begins promptly at 1:30pm and lasts until 4:30pm. Stop by the McKinnis House and learn how fabric is made. Litzenberg Memorial Woods 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".

Spring Disc Golf Tournament Scheduled

The Disc Golf Community Association will be hosting a Spring Disc Golf Tournament beginning at Riverbend Recreation Area on Saturday, May 12. New and experienced players are invited to play two rounds of disc golf. Check-in begins at 8:30am in Shelter #5, with the tournament beginning at 10am. Prizes include cash and other awards.  Tournament entry fee for all divisions is $20.  Onsite registration begins at 8:30am. For further information, contact Tom McManness at 419-299-3174 or tmcmanness@gmail.com, www.HancockParks.com or call the HPD office at 419-425-PARK and "Discover Your Hancock Parks".

Friends Business Source, a local office product dealer in Findlay is growing its Inside and Outside Sales Team

Friends Business Source, a local office product dealer in Findlay is growing its Inside and Outside Sales Team.  If you are income driven and would like to join the sales force selling office supplies, office furniture, janitorial products, and break room supplies, contact Peg Schroeder, HR Administrator at 419-427-1704.  Please visit our web site at www.friendsoffice.com to learn more about us.

Spring Workers' Compensation Seminar

The attorneys of the Labor & Employment Practice Group of Eastman & Smith Ltd. invite you to its annual Spring workers' compensation seminar: Beyond Basics: Complex legal issues arising in claims, workers' compensation Retaliation, and the litigation process May 9, 2012, 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.at Grand Plaza Hotel, 444 N. Summit Street, Toledo, Ohio. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. Registration is $10. This program has been submitted to HRCI for approval. Please contact: Andrea Kenney at www.events@eastmansmith.com Or (419) 247-1616 By May 4, 2012

You are encouraged to submit questions in advance of the seminar to tailor our presentations to meet your needs.

JOB FAIR-JOB FAIR-JOB FAIR Now Hiring!!! Production Workers, Electricians & Millwrights

Attend the Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Job Fair, Friday, May 11, 2012 from 11AM to 7PM

at The Right Thing, Inc.,3401 Technology Drive - Findlay, OH 45840. Candidates applying for a production position must be 18 years or older, have at least 1 year of continuous employment (preferably in the industrial, construction, and/or military environment), and also must pass a drug screen and background check. Apply today at: www.coopertire.candidatecare.com. Cooper Tire & Rubber Company is an equal opportunity employer.

Diabetes Support Group Plans Upcoming Meetings

Blanchard Valley Hospital, in partnership with the Greater Northwest Ohio Diabetes Association and the Findlay YMCA, will be holding diabetes support group meetings. The meetings will include an educational presentation and discussion. All meetings will be held from 7-8 p.m. in the pool room at the downtown Findlay YMCA, 300 E. Lincoln St., Findlay. Monday, May 14^th the topic will be Taking Charge of Your Diabetes and Monday, June 11^th the topic is Your Meals & You and Food Label Deceit. Diabetes support group meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Elaine Weaver at 419.423.5434 or eweaver@bvhealthsystem.org.

Findlay's Bi-Centennial 2012 Volleyball CO-ED Tournament

Sign-up for the Bi-Centennial CO-ED Beach volleyball tournament on June 9^th and 10^th. Tournament consists of 4-person(A league) and 6-person(A, B & C leagues) classes. Entry fee is $100 per team (includes a shirt for each player). For more information or to register contact: Brad Smith at bsmith@blanchardvalley.org

Findlay's Flag City Balloon Fest 2012 Volleyball CO-ED Tournament

YOUTHEATRE PRODUCTION FEATURES YOUNG PLAYWRIGHT'S WORK

The Arts Partnership of Greater Hancock County invites you to attend the Youtheatre production of Atoll's Secrets, written by Young Playwrights' Group member, David Spears.  The premiere performance of this original script is Thursday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Great Room at First Presbyterian Church, located at 2330 South Main Street in Findlay. The performance is open to the public; a free-will donation will be accepted to support the Youtheatre program.