Grace Baptist Church is taking to the rails during the week of Vacation Bible School July 23-27. The church will host a train-themed week of games, songs, Bible lessons, crafts, contests and more each evening from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
The theme is “Sunlight Express: Jesus & Me.” Each day will represent a stop on a journey to discover what Jesus has done and continues to do for us.
This VBS is for any child between 3-14 years old. Children will be divided by age for various activities. There is no cost to attend, and transportation is available by calling 419-898-4002.
Grace Baptist Church is a local, independent and fundamental Baptist church located between Ohio 105 and 163 just past the Oak Harbor High School at 325 S. Toussaint-Portage Road.

Ottawa County Club Red's 2012 gala “Black and White with a Splash of Red” will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 20, in the Catawba Island Club Pavilion.
Hors d'oeuvres will be served while partygoers bid on this year’s expanded silent auction and purchase tickets for a chance to win prizes on themed sideboards. Guests will be entertained by vocal sensation, Carmen Miller, and our local piano man, Greg Fox, before being served a seated gourmet dinner followed by a limited live auction.
This year’s Grand Raffle Prize is $1,500 in gas cards generously provided by Friendship Food Stores.
Local businesses and generous private citizens have responded to the call to support the American Red Cross and the valuable programs and services it provides to the residents and visitors of Ottawa County.

At the regular meeting of the Danbury Township Trustees held July 11 the following business was conducted:
• Fiscal Officer Shelley Seamon, Zoning Inspector Kathryn Dale and Police Chief Michael Meisler shared their experiences during President Obama’s recent visit to Danbury Township.
• Road Superintendent Brett Waldron reported the department has been busy mowing and trimming the roads and parks, permission was received to install the flashing cross traffic signs on Port Clinton Eastern Road on the existing advance warming stop ahead signs, a crosswalk will be added on Erie Beach Road at the intersection of North Shore Boulevard, clean-up week begins on Monday, brush grinding quotes were received, hydrant markers were discussed, storm cleanup was discussed. Trustees agreed to provide maintenance department assistance, based on manpower, for clearing of all roads in the township during future emergency situations. Trustees agreed to contract with David Price Metal Services for brush grinding services at a cost of $5,995.

The Laurie Mann Memorial Golf Scramble will be held at the Pipestone Golf Club in Miamisburg, on Saturday, Sept 8. The four-person scramble will cost $400 per team with $20 additional for the skins game. The tournament has a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start. It is limited to the first paid 36 teams. Your entry fee will include a gift prior to the tournament, dinner, top team, door and hole prizes, drink tickets and a great time. Raffle items include Bosch tools, Ben Richmond prints and other donated items.

William Kelso, director of archaeology at Historic Jamestowne and Lakeside native, recently received one of Britain’s highest honors when he became an Honorary Commander of the British Empire during a ceremony at the British Embassy. The CBE is awarded for especially inventive and celebrated contributions, in this case recognizing Kelso for his ground-breaking rediscovery of the original 1607 James Fort at Jamestown Island, Va. The honor was bestowed in Washington, D.C., by Sir Peter Westmacott, British ambassador to the U.S. Kelso is one of only two Americans to receive this honor from Britain this year.