The The Compassionate Friends of Ottawa County invites bereaved parents, siblings, relatives and friends to register now for a 1-mile “Walk to Remember” at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 22.
As the world’s largest self-help bereavement organization, The Compassionate Friends offers friendship, understanding and hope to families that have experienced the death of a child. There are more than 640 chapters in the United States, including all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. The local event is being held in conjunction with The Compassionate Friends National Walk to Remember in Costa Mesa, Calif., where as many as 1,500 are expected to participate. Dozens of chapters across the country are expected to join in concurrent walks throughout the day.

Ottawa County Commissioners Mark Stahl and Steve Arndt will have some important company this Wednesday when they hold their Campaign Kickoff at Catawba Island Club from 7 to 9 p.m. Ohio Republican Chairman Bob Bennett and long-time State Rep. Randy Gardner will also be on hand for the event.
In his invitation letter to potential attendees, Arndt had this to say: “Mark Stahl and I care about the people and community of Ottawa County. We enjoy the satisfaction that comes from balancing our budget, working with people, counties and the State of Ohio on projects that improve our economy and quality of life.” Arndt also points to the combined total of 40 years of experience.

In a continued effort to promote health and wellness, Lakeside is again hosting a bi-weekly Farmers’ Market during the Chautauqua summer season. From 9 a.m. to noon every Tuesday and Friday until Aug. 31, Farmers’ Market vendors will sell fresh produce, honey, herbs and homemade baked goods at Walnut Avenue on the pedestrian walkway between Second and Third Streets in Lakeside.
There will be nine to 10 vendors each day, including DeChant Farms, DTF Enterprises, Great Lakes Gourmet Spice Co., Healthy Bakes By Catherine, My Mother’s Market, Farm Wife Breads and TNT Farms.
The items sold at the Farmers’ Market are grown within a 50-mile radius; this provides Lakeside residents and guests the opportunity to purchase regionally produced goods and contribute to the growth of the local economy.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Watercraft is among many state and local marine patrol agencies participating in a nationwide crackdown on alcohol-impaired boating known as Operation Dry Water from June 22-24. This is the fourth year of the special marine enforcement effort initiated by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators.
Alcohol is involved in approximately one of every three boating-related accidents on Ohio waterways. While state watercraft officers and local marine patrols are always on the lookout for impaired boat operators, Operation Dry Water is an organized national effort that focuses greater awareness of the need for boaters to boat smart, boat sober and make a commitment to staying safe on the water.

The Salvation Army needs volunteers to ring the bell for the Christmas in July Red Kettle event from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 27-29. There will be three kettle sites set up with volunteers needed at each site: Community Market in Port Clinton, Kroger and The Jet Express. All proceeds will go The Port Clinton Salvation Army’s current programs.
If you are interested in ringing the bell or would like to make a donation, contact Director Maureen Saponari at 419-732-2769, 1854 E. Perry St., Suite 800, Port Clinton.