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Aha Creative and Huron Hometown News Share New Huron Offices Huron Hometown News Opens a Local Office

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We are glad to announce the opening of our new office at 103 Wall Street in Huron.

The office is shared with Aha Creative, a local marketing firm. Hometown News General Manager Connie Roberts states; “Soon after combining offices with our sister paper a year ago, we felt the need to reopen a Huron office. Our plans for the upcoming year include some pretty exciting additions to the paper. This office not only provides a base to implement these additions, but a more convenient link to our advertisers.”

Initially, the office will be manned three days a week and there is full-time ad dropoff and message service. As the Huron Hometown News grows in 2011, the local office will become the center of operations.

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Aha Creative has recently moved its office from Sandusky to Huron. Founded in 2007 by Amy Heflinger, Aha Creative has built a nationwide client base that includes manufacturers, health care providers, tourism, and non-profits. Aha’s services include graphic design, public relations, branding, web design, advertising, copyrighting, photography, and more. Heflinger’s mission is to provide garden-fresh ideas that will fit any budget. Amy says, “I believe even the smallest business can benefit from a professional image and maintaining that image will make a lasting impression on prospecConnie Roberts, (left) of Huron Hometown News, tive clients and customers.”

Aha Creative is located at 103 Wall and Amy Heflinger, of Aha Creative, will share ofStreet in Huron. fice space at 103 Wall Street in Huron.

It’s Only 99 More Years Until Our Tri-Centennial

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ents to create a dramatic marker and time cap- employees, Aaron Boes, Tom and Doug Elmsule commemorating this community mile- linger, Steve Sallee and Marv Ott; and Bob stone.

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BY SHEILA EHRHARDT HURON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE In August, 2008, a group of city and township residents got together to plan a small celebration marking the 200th anniversary of Huron’s founding.

Instead, the two-dozen members of the Bicentennial Committee put together a spectacular year-long calendar of events, including: • A logo design contest • A community picnic and birthday party on the lawn surrounding the boat basin, with a children’s carnival and a group photo of all who attended.

• A public art project featuring 25 “ARTirondack” chairs depicting scenes of our area from the Bicentennial slogan, “The Land, The Lake, The River & The People.” Sponsored by local businesses and painted by area artists, the chairs were all sold at a hugely successful auction in August, 2009. Logo designer Robb Harst created a chair depicting the circular design mounted three-dimensionally on one of the ARTirondack chairs that was raffled off, with funds going to Huron area charities.

• A GEO scavenger hunt, using obtuse clues to artifacts of Huron’s past.

• A photo contest.

• A Children’s tractor-pull.

• Homecoming events for HHS alumna.

There was a giant parade float, depicting a lake freighter complete with a scale model of Huron’s first lighthouse, designed by Dick and Evie Durkin. A small army of volunteers pitched in to help Dick transform a school bus into the 42-ft. long steel-hulled boat, complete with rivets, a wheel house and a sandy beach on the aft deck.

Monies raised from these various events were donated to Huron area charities and funds were set aside to thank the Huron Historical Society, Huron Public Library, River Fest Committee and the Huron Chamber of Commerce for their assistance throughout the past 28 months.

Sharon Barnes had a vision for the observance from day one, and with the zest and enthusiasm of a true historian, she achieved her major goal -- to leave some memento of the Bicentennial and the people of our time for future generations. Once again, Robb Harst stepped forward, volunteering his artistic tal-

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Bicentennial chairman, Sharon Barnes, thanks everyone who worked so hard to make Huron’s Bicentennial Celebration such a success. John Girard, co-chairman, looks on.

The capsule was filled with a legacy of memories, such as pieces of beach glass, taconite, (the small pieces of iron ore delivered to Huron docks by lake freighters for many years) a Bicentennial collection of poems, a 2009 City Directory and collections of Hahn’s sweet corn seeds and heritage tomato seeds first brought to this country from Italy by the Mussell family.

On a balmy, sunny day in October the fivefoot wide black granite marker that sits atop the time capsule and a tinted concrete pad depicting a compass rose was dedicated in a small circular garden just outside the boat basin office. Harst personally sandblasted the Bicentennial logo on the huge piece of granite which sits atop the compass rose.

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and Doug Steinwart, facilities manager of the basin, the historic marker now sits high above the Huron River.

Sharon and the Bicentennial committee created a magnificent celebration of the past 200 years and a fitting token for those yet to come.

The Barnes family and the Huron Chamber of Commerce hosted an After Hours at the nursery on Dec. 9. Nearly 100 people were on hand to celebrate a job well done. Various committee heads were recognized and Mayor Marilyn Shearer read a proclamation expressing the city’s appreciation for the efforts of everyone involved.

Sharon was presented a large crystal medallion which reads, “Thank you for all you have done for Huron … In the past, In the present, and In the future”.

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Around Town Huron Playhouse Plans Season As Independent Entity The Huron Playhouse, Ohio’s oldest continuing summer theater, is planning its 63rd season for 2011. While this news is not different than many previous years, the organization planning the season is totally new. As reported last year, The Huron Playhouse sponsorship by the Department of Theatre and Film of Bowling Green State University ended after its 2010 season, because of State of Ohio budget cuts for the entire university.

For a group of dedicated supporters of The Huron Playhouse, “the show must go on” and steps have been taken to ensure that the 2011 season will begin on June 28 and end on July 30 after three musical and two non-musical productions. A new independent corporate entity “The Huron Playhouse, Inc.” has been registered with the Ohio Secretary of State and has applied to the Internal Revenue Service for its designation as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Officers and Board members of the new corporate entity include names familiar to The Huron Playhouse: Mark Koch, president, who is vice-president of Kelko Products Company in Sandusky; and John O. Bacon, vice-president and treasurer, who is president of The Mack Iron Works Co. in Sandusky. Both Koch and Bacon have previously participated as community cast members in numerous Huron Playhouse productions. Corporate Secretary Sue Cloak, former president of Wileswood Country Store in Huron, has been a longtime enthusiast of The Huron Playhouse and other area arts activities. Board member Jackie Mayer, the area’s own former Miss Ohio and Miss America, began her exposure to the stage through her personal participation as a Huron Playhouse Company member during her college years. Also helpful to the new Huron Playhouse Board has been a much larger community support group that includes representatives from The City of Huron, The

Huron Chamber of Commerce, The Huron City Schools and numerous other interested citizens from across Erie County.

The new Huron Playhouse Board have selected familiar names to head their artistic and management staff: Jann Graham Glann, artistic and managing director; Frank Glann, associate managing director; and Ron Ruble and Arlene Eishen Strohl, business associates. These individuals will select the shows for presentation during the 2011 season and hire additional production staff and company members following auditions that will take place in late January.

For further information about the new Huron Playhouse organization, season tickets or to offer support in any other way for the new organization and its 2011 season, contact Jann Graham Glann at 419-433-3503.

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Fire Department Urges Residents to Check For Carbon Monoxide SUBMITTED BY THE HURON FIRE DEPARTMENT, LT. PAUL HASENMEIER Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, deadly gas. It can kill you before you know it because you can’t see it, taste it or smell it. At lower levels of exposure, it can cause health problems. Some people may be more vulnerable to CO poisoning such as pregnant women, infants, children, senior citizens and those with heart or lung problems.

When CO is breathed in by an individual, it accumulates in the blood and forms a toxic compound known as carboxyhemoglobin, or COHb. Hemoglobin carries oxygen in the bloodstream to cells and tissues. Carbon monoxide attaches itself to hemoglobin and displaces the oxygen that the body organs need.

COHb can cause headaches, fatigue, nausea, dizzy spells, confusion and irritability. Later stages of CO poisoning can cause vomiting, loss of consciousness and eventually brain damage or death.

Carbon monoxide is a by-product of combustion of fossil fuels. Fumes from automobiles contain high levels of CO. Appliances such as furnaces, space heaters, clothes dryers, ranges, ovens, water heaters, charcoal grills, fireplaces and wood burning stoves produce CO. Carbon monoxide usually is vented to the outside if appliances function correctly and the home is vented properly. Problems occur when furnace heat exchangers crack or vents and chimneys become blocked. Insulation sometimes can trap CO in the home.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Huron Fire Department recommends installing at least one carbon monoxide detector with an audible alarm near the bedrooms. If a home has more than one story, a detector should be placed on each story.

Be sure the detector has a testing laboratory label.

The following is a checklist for where to look for problem sources of CO in the home: A forced air furnace is frequently the source of leaks and should be carefully inspected.

Measure the concentration of carbon monoxide in the flue gases.

Check furnace connections to flue pipes and venting systems to the outside of the home for signs of corrosion, rust gaps, holes.

Check furnace filters and filtering systems for dirt and blockage.

Check forced air fans for proper installation and to ensure correct air flow of flue gases. Improper furnace blower installation can result in carbon monoxide build-up because toxic gas is blown into rather than out of the house.

Check the combustion chamber and internal heat exchanger for cracks, holes, metal fatigue or corrosion. Be sure they are clean and free of debris.

Check burners and ignition system. A flame that is mostly yellow in color in natural gas fired furnaces is often a sign that the fuel is not burning completely and higher levels of carbon monoxide are being released. Oil furnaces with similar problems can give off an oily odor. Remember you can’t smell carbon monoxide.

Check all venting systems to the outside including flues and chimneys for cracks, corrosion, holes, debris, blockages. Animals and birds can build nests in chimneys preventing gases from escaping.

Check all other appliances in the home that use flammable fuels such as natural gas, oil, propane, wood or kerosene. Appliances include water heaters, clothes dryers, kitchen ranges, ovens or cooktops: woodburning stoves, gas refrigerators.

Pilot lights can be a source of carbon monoxide because the by-products of combustion are released inside the home rather than vented outside.

Be sure space heaters are vented properly. Unvented space heaters that use a flammable fuel such as kerosene can release carbon monoxide into the home.

Barbecue grills should never be operated indoors under any circumstances nor should stove tops or ovens that operate on flammable fuels be used to heat a residence.

Check for closed, blocked or bent flues, soot and debris.

Check the clothes dryer vent opening outside the house for lint.

South Shore Marine Honored for Growth South Shore Marine of Huron has been recognized as a Weatherhead 100 winner by the Case Western Reserve University, Weatherhead School of Management and the by the Council of Smaller Enterprises in four out of the past five years. This recognition is given to the area’s fastest growing companies that have realized both growth and success.

The Weatherhead 100 has been one of the best measurements of a successful business in the region for the last 23

years. Those awarded the honors this year are Northeast Ohio’s fastest growing companies based on sales from 2005 to 2009.

South Shore Marine offers five new boat brands – Regal, Scout, Pursuit, Rampage and Carolina Classic – as well as certified trades, consignment units and a full service department with heated storage. They are located at 1611 Sawmill Parkway. For more information, visit www.SouthShoreMarine.com or call 419-433-5798.

FSO Music Director signs five-year contract SANDUSKY – Carl Topilow, who has led the Firelands Symphony Orchestra to more than double its audiences during three seasons as music director and conductor, will continue at the podium

through the 2015-16 program year.

Ann Voight, president of the board of directors of FSO, is pleased to announce that the board and Topilow have agreed to renew his contract for an additional five years.

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TOPILOW brought a new level of excitement to the musical scene here in north central Ohio, with his pitchperfect choice of concert offerings and his winning personality,” Voight said.

“With this partnership, we look forward to being able to share high-quality music with even more patrons.”

Under Maestro Topilow’s baton, average audience size for FSO concerts has grown to an estimated 700 per event; the 2009 holiday concert had the largest attendance in the orchestra’s history with more than 1,000 listeners. In addition to selecting musical programs that are well received by area music-lovers, Topilow brings wit and charm to the podium, as well as his own performing talent as a clarinetist.

“It is with great pride and enthusiasm that I will be leading the Firelands Symphony Orchestra for the next five years, and hope-

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Church Chat REVEREND ROGER’S REFLECTIONS

Miracle of Holiday Miracles Have you ever wondered why there seem to be so many miracles celebrated in ”the bleak mid-winter”? The eight days of Hanukkah observed the re-dedication of the Jerusalem Temple after rescuing it from pagan worshippers. A onenight supply of candle oil lasted for eight.

Thus the Menorah and eight nights of gifts.

Christians have been counting down the four weeks prior to Christmas, and we’re almost there. As I dodge the children running the halls of Sunday School, see the numbers swell, hear the laughter and giggles, call them up during worship for my “cherub chat,” trying to keep their attention, I could tell it was almost Christmas without looking at a calendar. I’m sure parents and

teachers can, as well.

Maybe it’s because the snow and cold blanket the earth with a soft layer of peace. The birds and the boats, outdoor parties and animal life are hushed. Like the groundhog and bear, we’ve hibernated by our fireplaces or fled to Florida – migrated South along with the birds.

I’ve done most of my Christmas shopping by phone or Internet this year. I had to go to a large mall the other day and realized why I preferred a quiet conversation or Web site late at night. It was, however, nice to get a short burst of the hustle and bustle of Christmas commerce.

But as we take time to linger in the quiet, perhaps cuddling a loved one or a cup of hot cocoa, sitting in the darkened living room illuminated only by a twinkling Christmas tree, it does seem that we can better hear the voice of God. Trying to fathom the meaning of events

Churches Announce Holiday Services Huron Methodist Church: - Christmas Eve services on Friday, Dec. 24, at 7 and 9 p.m.

- Sunday morning service on Dec. 26 at 9 a.m. (no Sunday School).

- Epiphany Sunday services on Jan. 2 at 8 and 10 a.m.; Sunday School at 9 a.m.

Zion Lutheran Church will be celebrating the birth of our Savior with three worship services on Dec. 24, Christmas Eve. There will be a family-centered worship at 5 p.m. and traditional candlelight services at 7:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. There will be one worship service at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday Dec. 26.

225 Williams St., Huron 419-433-5018 8:30 a.m. Quiet Service with Communion 9:30 a.m. Christian Learning for Adults and older children 10:45 a.m. Reformed Service, and Sunday School for children. Nursery provided.

419-271-3934 graceopchurch@gmail.com www.graceop.org Worship—Sunday 6:00 p.m.

Holy Trinity Anglican Church 1608 St. Rt. 113, Milan; 419-499-3683 Rev. Dr. John C. Jordan Worship and Holy Communion—Sunday, 10:30 a.m.

Christ Episcopal Church 120 Ohio St., Huron 419-433-4701 Grace Orthodox PresbyteSunday—9 a.m. and Adult rian Church Huron United Methodist Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Kalahari Resort, Nia Con- Church www.christchurchhuron.com vention Center 338 Williams St., Huron Rt. 250, Huron 419-433-3984 First Presbyterian Church

and angel’s voices swirling about her, Mary soon-to-be mother of Jesus took advantage of an undisturbed night to write a song that we have come to know as “The Magnificat.”

Singing “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant.” (Luke 1:46b-48a) Maybe like you, I was struggling with the word “magnify”. How could we make larger the God who created an ever-expanding universe of millions of stars and planets?

Just then, our three-year old, grey and black-bearded standard Schnauzer dog, Greta, gave me the answer. She was sleeping at my feet on a calm winter’s night, when all of a sudden she jumped up, ran over to the door, and barked her fool head off!

There was nothing to bark at – it was a perfectly peaceful night, and dark – nothing even to see. But just as I was able to quiet her down, I heard it, too. From far away a

barely audible emergency vehicle’s siren cut through the night air. Greta had heard it before I did. Her super-sensitive ears had awakened her from a sound sleep because they had “magnified” the sound.

I wonder if she can hear angels sing? As we choose to listen more carefully in this quiet season of miracles, may a whole new spiritual world open up to us that was always there – but we never knew existed. Now, all of a sudden, like waking us up from a sound sleep, we can hear what we never before could.

It is our soul that magnifies the Lord, as Mary sang: “Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.”

May God bless you and yours.

Rev. Roger Skelley-Watts, Huron United Methodist Church

Rev. J. Roger Skelly-Watts Salvation Army Service Unit— 8 a.m. - Praise Service 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursdays, 9 a.m. - Sunday School by appointment only.

10 a.m. - Celebration Service St. Matthew Evangelical Lake Erie Family Church Lutheran Church Now Meeting at 15617 Mason Rd., Vermilion Great Lakes Country Club Rev. Dr. Karl Fry, Pastor 1023 South, Main, Huron 440-967-9886 419-775-6334 www.luther ansonline. joehelensprowl@yahoo.com com/stmattvermlcms Worship Sunday 10am Sunday School/ Bible Pastors Joe & Helen Sprowl Study 9:30 Ladies Bible Fellowship 9:15 Lighthouse Assembly of Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

God Church 820 Cleveland Rd. E., Huron St. Peter’s Catholic Church 430 Main St., Huron 419-433-8889 419-433-5725 www.lighthouseagc.org Sunday service—10:30 a.m. Saturday—5 p.m.

Sunday school—9:30 a.m.

Sunday—8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Adult Bible Study--6 p.m.

Sunday.

The Chapel Youth Group—6 p.m. 4444 Galloway Rd., Sandusky Sunday 419-627-0208 Food Pantry—9 a.m.-3 www.chapel-sandusky.org p.m. Wednesdays; 10 a.m.-2 Saturday service--5 p.m.

Sunday service—9 & 11 a.m. p.m. Thursdays.

Jr. High Youth Group— Sundays 5-6:30 p.m.

Sr. High Youth Group— Sundays 7-9 p.m.

Latitude group ages 1829—Thursdays, 7 p.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 4511 Galloway Rd., Huron 419-626-9860 Bishop: Bill Reel Sacrament service—9:30 a.m. Sundays Family History Center Wed. 10 am-2pm, Thur. 9am-9pm, 1st & 3rd Sat. 9am-5pm Zion Lutheran Church 930 Main St., Huron 419-433-4711 www.zionhuron.org Bible hour 8:15am Worship service 9:30am Sunday School 9:30am

GARDENING WITH MARY

Witch Hazel a Reminder of Upcoming Spring MARY STRAYER, MASTER GARDENER, AUTHOR It’s almost January, and already most gardeners are looking for something in the garden to indicate spring is actually going to come again this year.

For me, I know that in February the Witch Hazels (Hamamelis virginiana) give me that joy of certainty.

Witch Hazels are native to North America, and are hardy to USDA Zone 3. These very handsome shrubs or small trees have a fine, airy presence in the garden all year, but in very early spring they take on a charm of their own.

They have tousled, spidery flowers of yellow, orange or rusty red, which unfurl when winter is at its bleakest.

Gardening in the winter is hard in Ohio,

but when you have blooming plants it gives a sense of great joy. Witch Hazels open from tight little fists into four petals, which look a little like crinkled paper streamers.

The flower is rarely more than an inch long, but the blossoms are usually fragrant. This species grows to 15 feet tall and wide at the crown.

The bark and leaves are the source of the old-fashioned astringent witch hazel, which could always be found in our grandmother’s medicine cabinets. It is still sold in drug stores today, and it remains a very important ingredient in commercial skin preparations and eye drops. It is still used today to relieve the pain of insect bites as well.

Now that winter is upon us, start thinking what you would like to see in your gardens and in your landscape for the New Year.

Witch Hazels can be purchased locally at our greenhouses, and it can be ordered online. Happy Gardening.

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HURON HOMETOWN NEWS | Thursday, December 23, 2010

Library Library Giving Tree

Huron Public Library Hours

Holiday Hours The library will be closed on Friday, Dec. 24 and Saturday, Dec. 25 for the Christmas Holiday. Library will be closed Friday, Dec. 31 and Saturday, Jan. 1 for the New Year’s holiday. The drop boxes will remain open.

Mon. & Tue. 10 AM - 6 PM Wed. & Thur. 10 AM - 8 PM Fri. 10 AM - 5 PM; Sat. 10 AM - 1 PM

Gifts for Library

Babysitting Class

Working on your Holiday gift list? Add the Huron Public Library: Look for the hanging tree ornaments with titles of books and DVDs for all ages that the library would like. Take one with you, return with your gift and be the first to check it out!

An American Red Cross Babysitting Class will be from 9:30o a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 29. Participants must be 11 years or older; class size is limited to 12 participants.

Participants should bring a sack lunch, drink and a snack, a life-sized doll, a receiving blanket and diaper (if available). Pay by check made payable to the American Red Cross for $35. For information or to register, call 419-6261641.

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Rockin’ Readers The library’s Rockin’ Readers will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 pm., Wednesday, Jan. 5. The Tweens’ Jan. book is Island by Gordon Korman. If you would like to become a member, register online at www.huronlibrary.org or call 419-433-5009.

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Teen Library Council The Teen Library Council of the library will meet from 3 to 4 p.m., Monday, Jan. 3 to plan for the talent show, which will be the topic along with the February Read-A-Thon.

For more information, email huron@huronlibrary.org or call 419-433-5009.

Computer Classes Basic Computer Classes at the library will be held on Monday, Jan. 10 - Computer Basics; Tuesday, Jan. 11 - The Internet; and Wednesday, Jan. 12 - Email. The classes will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. each day. These hands-on, beginning classes are for adults and all sessions should be atChess tended. The program is free, but space is limited. Register Open Play Chess for all ages at the library is on Satur- by phone at 419-433-5009 or online at www.huronlibrary. days, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Chess boards are avail- org. able so bring a friend and play.

Parks & Rec other candidate for the position. Nominators must fill out a nomination form and submit three original works of poetry to a selection panel. Eligibility criteria for candidates includes: Must be able to serve a two-year term; must be at least 18 years old and have been a resident of Huron for a minimum of three years; and will have demonstrated a commitment to poetry and will welcome the opportunity to engage in civic discourse.

More information and nomination forms can be found on the Huron Parks and Recreation Web site at www. cityofhuron.org.

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Youth Indoor Soccer Programs Due to the great response from the indoor soccer program last winter, parks n rec is bringing back its skills clinic. This is a program designed for beginners who want to improve their skills, play small games and most importantly, have fun: Ages K-3rd grade, Thursdays at Shawnee Elementary: - K-1st grade from 5 pm to 6 pm - 2nd-3rd grade from 6 to 7 pm Session I, Jan. 6 – Feb. 17 (no class Jan. 27) Session II, March – April 7 Cost: $30.

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City Seeks Poet Laureate The City of Huron is looking for a new poet laureate. The program was established in 2008 as a means of recognizing an outstanding local poet who will become an ambassador for the promotion of literary arts for and within the city. During a term, the poet laureate will act as an advocate for poetry, literature and the arts, and contribute to the community by reading original works of poetry at official city events and by promoting poetry throughout the community.

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Schools “The Elves’ Impersonator” performed at Shawnee Elementary

Michael Mischler played the lead character, Elfis. The entertaining Mischler prompted many Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Reindeer stopped by Shawnee Elementary School last week to present giggles from the crowd with his Elvis-like moves to the elementary students a special holiday program. The program was led by fourth-grade music teacher Victoria Meadows, with the assistance of the physical education teacher Dana Skavnak. and actions.

The fourth-grade class from Woodlands Intermediate School performed the play “Elfis” to the students of Shawnee Elementary School last Friday.

The play included speaking parts, group singing, solos and dancing. The talented fourth-grade class entertained the students at Shawnee with two separate programs, followed by a holiday sing-a-long.

NBC finds EHOVE on YouTube At EHOVE’s JumpStart Your Year Day – a teambuilding event to celebrate the students who chose to attend EHOVE – students competed in fun competitions modeled after NBC’s “Minute to Win It” television game show.

Videos of EHOVE students taken at the school event were discovered and viewed by NBC Universal staff on EHOVE’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/EHOVEworks. NBC Universal staff contacted EHOVE and requested the videos for possible use in broadcasts of “Minute to Win It,” Web site, corporate func-

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Sports Huron Bowlers Defeat Port Clinton Huron’s Middle School Bowlers defeated two teams from Port Clinton Middle School in action at Harbor Lanes Friday.

Huron Middle School Megan Decker 124-85-96 = 305 Brian Gosser 126-94- 95 = 315 Alex Winchell 142-162-198 = 502 Nick Stutzman 147-104-127 = 378 Team Games 539-445-516 = 1,500 Port Clinton Middle School “A” Samantha Stroupe 143-134-140 = 417 Kassidy Mahler 111- -130 = 241 Reilly Wittman 118-126-80 = 324 Eryn Binder 126-136-118 = 380 Alysia Zoeller -115- = 115 Team Games498-511-468 = 1,477 Port Clinton Middle School “B” Kordell Blankenship -139-99 = 238 Breeyana Wells 82-143-157 = 382 Caitlin Gresh 85-105-98 = 288 Adam Wells 129-93-98 = 320 Michael Campbell 88- = 88 Team Games 384-480-452 = 1,216

Bollenbacher Leads Underclassmen to Victory SBC rival St. Mary’s Panthers traveled to Huron to take on the young Tiger basketball squad. But it was the senior captain, Brian Bollenbacher, who showed the kids the leadership required to win the game. Prior to the game, Huron head coach Bobby James commented that his team needed to shoot better to earn a victory and “Bo” provided the lift with a game-high 17 points.

While Bollenbacher’s points were important, it was his and junior Kyle Pisano’s calm dismantling of the Panther press that really was the key to building what proved to be an insurmountable lead. The Tigers picked up fast break points early on to take a 12-6 lead at the end of the first quarter. Meanwhile, SMCC was able to work for good looks inside the paint, but because of poor shooting, they weren’t able to capitalize.

Midway through the second quarter, Bo hit seven straight Tiger points to help his team to a 23-14 lead. A free throw by forward Aaron Driftmeyer, a lay-in by Trae Graham, then a powerful two-handed dunk by Driftmeyer put Huron up 28-14. By halftime, the youngsters were up 32-17.

SMCC opened the second half with the press again, but the results were same. Fortunately for the Panthers, Huron was only able to increase their lead by one more point, 45-29. With 4:58 left in the game, Tiger Nick Butler sank two free throws to give Huron its largest lead, 51-34.

SMCC called time out and proudly finished the game with renewed conviction by outscoring the Tigers 17-10 over the final five minutes. Panther Pat Sennish hit a three with 40 seconds left to pull his team to within eight points, but fittingly Bollenbacher iced the game with two final free throws for a 61-51 victory.

Along with Bo’s 17 points and 11 boards, Aaron Driftmeyer chipped in 11 points and Kyle Pisano added 10 points.

Perkins 54, Huron 45 – On Saturday night, Huron traveled to Perkins and were beaten by the 4-1 Pirates. The Tigers fall to 2-3. Huron struggled to score in the second quarter, only mustering seven points. Perkins absolutely controlled the inside game. Bollenbacher, again led the Tigers with 15 points. Center Aaron Casey added eight points.

Brian Bollenbacher fires for three of his team high 17 points in the win over the visiting Panthers.

Huron Ladies Fall to OH Rockets, 63-55 With 20 seconds left in the first quarter, the Huron girls varsity basketball team looked well on their way to being blown out at home by Oak Harbor, 21-8. The Rockets’ Kayla Diefenthaler dominated inside on her way to scoring 20 points on the night, most of it in the first half. Seemingly, the Tiger’s only glimmer of hope came at the buzzer when senior Lauren Volz tossed in a three.

But the second quarter opened and it looked like a different Huron team stepped out of the huddle. Led by Volz and Sierra Ward, the Tigers outscored the Rockets 11-5 in the first six minutes. Inside play by Diefenthaler came to Oak Harbor’s rescue in those final two minutes of the first half to allow the visitors to escape with a 33-25 lead going into halftime.

Huron senior Devon Koenig opened all scoring in the third quarter with a field goal. She would pace the Tiger second-half offense with 15 of her game high 21 points on the night. On three occasions, she capitalized on her strong effort with three point plays after getting hammered underneath the basket for scores. Halfway through the third period, Koenig capped off a perfectly executed inbounds play to bring Huron within five points at 40-35, forcing the Rockets to call time.

Out of the break, Volz cashed in with another three from outside, and the ever-hustling Kelsey Koehler tied the game

at 40 apiece with two free throws. But Oak Harbor’s superior inside presence allowed them to immediately retake the lead following a possession with two offensive rebounds that finally turned into a basket. Senior guard Gina Munafo’s running jumper allowed Huron to tie the game one final time in the third quarter at 42 apiece.

This time the Rockets answered from the outside with three’s by Maria Boers, who would have 16 points total.

At the opening of the fourth quarter, Huron trailed 48-44.

Huron’s true last gasp was on a three-point play by Koenig with seven minutes left in the game which made it 47-48.

After that, Oak Harbor outscored Huron 16-7 the rest of the way by running their offense very patiently until they would get the high percentage inside shot they desired.

The Tigers seemed to have run out of steam having to battle for so long just to get back into the game.

Key Huron stats: Koenig played an outstanding game, leading all scorers with 21 points and seven rebounds.

Lauren Volz added 16 points and three steals. Junior Sierra Ward was again solid with nine points and five rebounds.

Guard Gina Munafo had six assists and six rebounds.

Senior Justine Butler shoots a 15-foot shot against the visiting Rockets.

Seniors Achieve Much in Fall Sports Season The Huron Fall Sports Season was entertaining and exciting. The following is a list of 2010 Fall’s Individual Athletic Achievements by senior athletes: Football Jake Hillman - All SBC first team; Division IV All-District first team Joey Bogden - All SBC first team; Division IV All-District first team Rory Kaip - All SBC first team; Division IV All-District honorable mention Matt King - All SBC first team; Division IV All-District second team Jordan Romick - All SBC first team; Division IV All-Dis-

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Football Seniors this fall were, front row, left to right: Brandon Krueger, Greg Burlovich, Justin Hicks, Danny Volleyball Nagy, Tyler Colley, Ryan Biddlecombe. Row 2, l-r: Jake HillTaryn Graham - SBC most outstanding perman, Matt King, Anthony Lane, Brian Bollenbacher, Tyler former; Division III All-District Player of the Sams, Cody Henderson, Jordan Romick. Row 3 l-r: Jason year; All-Ohio first team Division III Clevenger, Ethan Felton, Sean Fantozz, Ian McCready, Rory Taylor Slauterbeck - All SBC first team; AllKaip, Joey Bogden, Zack Hemker.

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Festive Holiday Brunch What is it about brunch at home that makes it so enticing?

Is it our love of breakfast foods from simple scrambled eggs to luscious coffee cakes? Or is it because brunch is social and substantial without waiting in restaurant lines? Whatever the reason, brunch is a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays with family and friends. Like any successful party, a holiday brunch will require some planning, but when the time comes it will pay off. With a little organization, the host can sit back, relax and enjoy the party, too.

Brunch lends itself to many styles of entertaining. If you prefer a small casual group, you can easily gather around the kitchen table where everyone can chat and even pitch in to prepare and serve the food. If you prefer a little more formal setting, set your dining table with your fresh linens and china or for a large group, a buffet is always a good choice.

Planning the Menu After determining the guest list and the seating arrangement, the menu is usually the next decision and one that takes the most thought because there are so many good choices.

“The menu is important, but it does not have to be difficult, elaborate or exotic, observed the Martha White baking expert, Linda Carman. “Take advantage of convenience products like coffee cake or muffin mixes. There are many wonderful recipes that start with a mix and act as a great time saver time during this busy season. And don’t discount your own personal favorite or specialties. Your guests would love a country breakfast featuring homemade biscuits.

One important thing to keep in mind is that you don’t have to serve a lot of different dishes. Unless you are having a huge buffet and just want to provide several choices, a few well chosen and lovingly prepared dishes are really the best.

Planning Ahead is the Secret The real secret to a delicious meal is preparation. Prepare as many recipes in advance saving only a few to be made at the last minute. Select sweet and savory items and vary textures, too.

Some cornerstones to build a brunch menu around: something fresh, like a fruit salad; something rich and eggy; a few sweet things like coffeecakes, muffins, pancakes or waffles; something bready like biscuits or scones; and some savory meats like bacon and sausage.

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Blueberry Oatmeal Waffles made with the Martha White Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake Mix are manageable to cook for a small group gathered in the kitchen. Simply combine the streusel and mix packets found in the box with some oats, cinnamon, milk, eggs and oil. Heat up the waffle iron and you are ready to go. Offer a variety of toppings for guests to add at their pleasure. Martha White Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake Mix is also easily converted into Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Streusel Muffins – the perfect complement to a basket of festive breads.

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Blueberry Oatmeal Waffles 1 (18.5 oz.) pkg. Martha White Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake Mix 1 cup quick rolled oats 1/2 cup ground pecans or almonds (optional) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups milk 2 large eggs 6 tablespoons Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil Crisco Original No-Stick Cooking Spray Hungry Jack Original Syrup (optional) Mixed berries and whipped cream (optional) 1. Stir together coffee cake mix, streusel packet, oats, pecans and cinnamon in medium bowl. Add milk, eggs and oil. Stir 30 strokes or until combined. Let stand 5 minutes.

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North Central Eye Associates offers complete eye care including cataract/implant/laser; glaucoma/pediatric eye disease; oculoplastic surgery; optical-designer eyewear and contacts. Offices are located in Norwalk in Fisher-Titus Medical Park 3, Suite 300 and in Willard at 217 E. Walton St., Willard. For more information, call 419-668-3295 in Norwalk; 419-935-2020 in Willard; or visit the office Web site at www.northcentraleye.com.

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Topilow currently holds several posts, including music director of the Cleveland Pops and the National Repertory Orchestra and director of orchestras at the Cleveland Institute of Music. His resume includes positions with the Southwest Florida Symphony, Toledo Symphony and Denver Symphony. He has served as guest conductor for more than 100 orchestras around the world. During the current and past season, he has made guest appearances all over the world, including Music in the Mountains (in Colorado), and Pilsen (Czech Republic).

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