Bassett's Market Player of the Week
Name: Mark Konieczny
School: Oak Harbor
Position: Running back
Height: 5' 7''
Weight: 180 lbs.
Class: Senior
Overview: Last week, Konieczny ran 15 times for 243 yards and four touchdowns in leading the Oak Harbor Rockets to 63-6 victory over Sheffield Brookside in the opening game of the 2012 season.
The Ottawa County Historical Society Keeper’s House will sponsor a War of 1812 military encampment and bicentennial activities on Sept. 22 and 23 at the Wolcott Keeper’s Cottage at 9999 East Bayshore Road, Marblehead. The event will commemorate the first battle fought on Ohio soil during the War of 1812.
“Maximize me” could be a new mantra for people giving the gift of life through the American Red Cross.
“It’s human nature to want to make the most of things,” said Tiffany Hayes, Spokesperson for the Western Lake Erie Blood Service Region of the American Red Cross. “At the American Red Cross, we want to help our blood donors maximize their donation by recommending donation options that best meet hospital and patient needs.”
Since the mid 1990s, I have personally had meeting after meeting with the operators of the food service venues at The Island House in downtown Port Clinton. I always pointed out that the proper operation of that facility was a “sacred trust” for the community because the Island House was the cornerstone of Port Clinton’s historic downtown.
The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office will have extra patrols throughout the Labor Day holiday weekend. Overtime shifts will be scheduled in an attempt to promote safety among drivers, as well as to draw awareness to the other traffic on the roadways.
The Deputies will enforce all traffic laws, with emphasis on OVI enforcement. The overtime is part of the National Alcohol Mobilization grant received by the Sheriff’s Office from the Governor’s Highway Safety Office.
On Monday, Aug. 27, in the Sutton Center, Port Clinton, the International Joint Commission (IJC) hosted a public meeting, providing information about its Lake Erie Ecosystem Priority and hearing from the public about concerns regarding nutrient pollution and harmful algal blooms.
The IJC was created in1909 by the Boundary Waters Treaty for the purpose of helping Canada and the U.S. protect their shared waters. It is an independent body of experts working to develop consensus findings and recommendations for their governments. All IJC members are committed to serving without bias. The IJC has direct authority to regulate water flow in the Great Lakes, and serves in an advisory capacity on water quality. Since 2002 it has been a strong advocate for action to prevent Asian carp form entering the Great Lakes.
The meeting was attended by concerned citizens from around Ottawa county and by researchers and environmentalists from across Ohio, Michigan and Ontario. The Port Clinton meeting was one of eight being held across the region. David Dempsey, Policy Advisor to the IJC, gave a brief presentation and led a pro-active discussion about our lake and its watershed and the challenges ahead.
Effective September 1, 2012, the hours of operation for the Ottawa County Department of Job and Family Services (OCJFS) will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Job Store will remain open until 6 p.m. on Tuesdays.
The OCJFS is responsible for determining eligibility for a variety of public assistance programs, establishing and enforcing child support orders, workforce development services, and investigating reports of abuse or neglect of children or individuals over 60 years of age.
In addition to visiting the office, there are a variety of ways to contact the agency or apply for services. Online applications and reporting for public assistance benefits are available at https://odjfsbenefits.ohio.gov. Application for Child Support Enforcement activities, as well as case information for child support, is available at http://jfs.ohio.gov/Ocs/CustServWebPortalWelcome2.stm. After-hours concerns about child welfare or elder abuse or neglect can be directed to the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office at 419- 734-4404, or in emergencies by dialing 911.
For more information, please contact the Ottawa County Department of Job and Family Services at 419-898-3688 or 1-800-665-1677.
John Schaffner, Publisher of The Beacon, is pleased to announce the appointment of Donna Lueke as Editor of the publication based in east Ottawa County. She replaces Angie Adair Zam, who recently took another position which will allow her to work from home to be with her young child.
“Donna has a love of the written word and has been active in a number of local organizations for several years, which should be a plus for her,” stated Schaffner. “At the top of her resume she wrote … ‘whatever the job, wherever I am, whenever I can, I love to write’.”
Since 1993, over $65,890.00 has been donated to United Way in Ottawa County by the National Bank of Ohio. NBOH has also had diaper and food drives, and time has been volunteered by NBOH employees.
United Way has partnered with the National Bank of Ohio in an effort to ignite a social movement, encouraging residents to give, advocate and volunteer to improve the conditions in Ottawa County.
United Way’s mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities, to advance the common good. United Way 211 connected 1,262 Ottawa County residents to community resources in 2011.
