Steven Quartly will showcase his latest images Friday through Monday, May 25-28, at Wyland Gallery at Put-in-Bay. Located at 495 Catawba Ave., the gallery opened for the season May 19.
Quartly will be on hand daily and by appointment during his Memorial Day Weekend show to unveil colorful new seascapes, landscapes and street scenes alive with romance and emotion.
Many of his paintings were influenced by his travels in Europe, Hawaii and the Caribbean. Some of his most powerful canvases are painted from sketches made or photographs taken during his travels.

As a part of the bicentennial celebration of the Battle of Lake Erie, the Council of the Village of Put-in-Bay is sponsoring a flag design contest. The winning design will become the official flag of the Village of Put-in-Bay.
Made famous by Oliver Hazard Perry’s statement: “We have met the enemy and they are ours,” the Battle of Lake Erie was fought on Sept. 10, 1813, near the Village of Put-in-Bay. Before the battle, Commodore Perry used Put-in-Bay harbor as a safe anchorage for his vessels and for the captured British vessels after the battle.

Greg Deerhake, a son of the Marblehead Peninsula, and Magruder Hospital were honored Thursday evening at the 75th annual meeting of the Marblehead Peninsula Chamber of Commerce at Catawba Island Club.
Deerhake was honored with the D.S. Kirkpatrick Award named for one of the original founders of the Chamber and former publisher of the Peninsula News. The award is to honor the dedication and unselfish devotion to the principles of service to the community through the Chamber of Commerce.

Allen Township
• 5-7-12 Scott J. and Jean M. Rudkinoff to Steven D. and Julie C. Georgoff, 3580 N. Reiman Road, $312,000.
• 5-10-12 Jay R. and Susan K. Koester to Jeremy E. and Kayla R. Moritz, 20385 W. Moline Martin Road, $81,250.

Clay Township

Ida Rupp Public Library and Erie Islands Library announce the acquisition of the Early Literacy Station, a complete educational solution loaded with 50 educational software titles for kids ages 2–10 in the English edition and over 50 in the Bilingual Spanish edition. The Early Literacy Station offers children a safe, standalone computer not connected to the Internet that is age-appropriate, engaging and academically relevant for children. The ELS has a colorful keyboard and tiny mouse to promote easy learning and discovery.


The 2012 Ottawa County Senior Hall of Fame Awards were presented to the awardees during the annual Senior Day celebration at Camp Perry on Wednesday, May 9. Recipients received a plaque commemorating their service to the seniors of Ottawa County. The recipients for this year’s award include: Shirley Pryor representing the Danbury Senior Center; Barbara Magsig, representing the Elmore Golden Oldies Senior Center; Bernice Runner, representing the Genoa Senior Center; June Kwaitkowski, representing Port Clinton Senior Center; and Anne Parker, representing the Put-in-Bay Senior Center. This year, two seniors who were very active in the Harbor Lights Senior Center in Oak Harbor were also honored.
Dianne Mortensen, Executive Coordinator of Ottawa County Senior Resources, presented the awards and read the following information about the recipients:

In collaboration with the island tradition of celebrating the Canadian holiday of Queen Victoria Day, Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial will hold its “Planting the Seeds of Peace,” event on Saturday, May 19. This is an annual event held at Perry’s Victory that marks the opening of the summer season as we join the island community in the long held tradition of observing Queen Victoria Day through planting, beautifying and preparing for the upcoming tourist season and events. This special day is reserved for planting the Peace Garden which welcomes visitors and stands as a commemoration of the long-lasting peace between Canada, Great Britain and the United States.

Wyland Gallery at Put-in-Bay is scheduled to open for the season Saturday, May 19, at 495 Catawba Ave. The gallery will be open seven days a week.
Wyland Gallery at Put-in-Bay showcases Wyland’s own paintings and sculptures of whales, dolphins, reef fish, manatees and endangered species. In addition, the gallery features the work of other leading artists. 
During the season, several artists will appear at Wyland’s Put-in-Bay gallery, each presenting a showcase of his newest works. The featured artist will be available daily and by appointment to meet visitors and discuss his inspirations and aspirations.

The Ida Rupp Public Library and Erie Islands Library recently received a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the State of Ohio. This money is met by funding from the Friends of the Ida Rupp Public Library and enables the purchase of three AWE’s Early Literacy Stations.

Benton Township
• 4-16-12 Art F. and Lori A. Simmons to Joseph R. and Judy A. Kapp: Todd W. and Melissa A. Kapp, West Trowbridge Road, $31,000.

Carroll Township
• 4-16-12 Stephen J. and Mary Pero to Linda M. Denman, 0 Locust Point, $75,000.