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Recent Fires a Cautious Reminder The Huron Fire Department responded to two working fires in the last week. Although both incidents resulted in damage to the primary structures, flames were contained to a limited area and no injuries or fatalities occurred. These incidents represent a major impact to the affected families, but could have been catastrophic. The first fire on Dec. 10 involved exterior holiday decorations, extension cords and limited structural components of a porch roof. This fire is a reminder to all to use the following precautions during the holiday: • Follow manufacturers recommendations when hanging decorative lights; • Use outdoor lights outside and indoor lights inside; • Never connect more than three strands together unless otherwise stated in the instructions; • Check for damaged or frayed wires; • Turn off lights before going to bed or leaving the house; • Use automatic timers and ground fault circuit interrupter plugs if possible.
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occur again. This staffing level has and will affect response time when multiple incidents happen. Questions can be directed to Fire Chief Steve Osterling at 419-433-3544 or City Manager Andrew White @ 419-433-5000. The department would like to thank the community for its strong support now and in the future and want the community to know that the department is committed to providing the best service available. However, the level of manpower and our response time is only part of a successful public service delivery, said Chef Osterling. In order to maximize community wide effectiveness the public’s partnership is essential. By actively participating in recommended fire safety programs and understanding when incidents do occur the department’s best efforts will be put forward based on the resources and staffing the department is provided, he said.
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A house fire on Dec. 13 in the Rye Beach neighborhood resulted in significant structural and contents damage sparked from an unattended burning candle. The Fire Department received the call and was toned out at 4:18 p.m. Fire Chief Steve Osterling arrived on scene at 4:25 p.m., and the first due fire engine was on scene 3 minutes after that. First arriving units performed an aggressive interior attack on the fire which, had already spread throughout the second floor. Luckily all occupants vacated the structure prior to fire department arrival. No working smoke detectors were in the home. This fire should serve as a reminder to residents to have working smoke detectors on each floor of a home and to never leave candles or other open flames unattended, fire officials said. At 2 a.m. in the morning, smoke detectors are everyone’s defense against succumbing to the toxic gases produced by fire while sleeping. The Huron Fire Department is a fully combined emergency service department. It has a scheduled daily staffing of four full-time members. Between Labor Day and Memorial Day the department is at minimum staffing of three personnel between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on some days due to sick, injury or vacation absences. In years past, whenever a full-time member was off, a part-time member filled the vacancy. However, due to cut-backs in expense this minimum staffing level was implemented. Using the Rye Beach fire as an example: Two on-duty personnel were at the hospital in Sandusky on an ambulance call, which left one personnel on station. When the tone dropped for the fire, 15 off-duty firefighters responded from home to the station. The first due fire engine did not leave the station for 5 minutes. This is unacceptable, but a reality that could
Santa Claus visited with more than 250 kids last Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Huron Boat Basin. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived at the basin at 4 p.m. riding in a Fire Truck from the Huron Fire Department and escorted through town by the Huron Police Department. In addition to visiting Santa, kids and their families enjoyed horse-drawn carriage rides, crafts and the chance to feed a live reindeer. The Huron Parks and Recreation Department, which hosted the event, would like to thank all of the sponsors who allowed them to provide the community event: Berardi’s Restaurant; Family Eye Care Center; Dairy Queen; Hartung and Associates; Arby’s; First Merit Bank; Huron Chamber of Commerce and the Just Like Home Child Care and Learning Center.
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On Monday, Dec. 7, the inaugural class of the Huron Police Department Citizen Police Academy graduated. The class started in October and featured classes that met once a week for three hours over an eightweek period. The classes included instruction in basic police functions, as well as special classes that were taught in firearms, marine patrol, crime scene investigation, computer crimes and more. The students were given demonstrations on local police canine units and shadowed Huron police officers and dispatchers in a ride-along program.
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This year’s graduating class members were: Daniel Clayman, LaClaire Evans, Richard Gehring, Mara Gogolewski, Barb Gudaitis, Paul Hanny, Teri Hanny, RaeAnne Helmkamp, Betty Munafo, Paul Rasmussen, Brendan Sheridan, Sally Sprunk and Douglas Studer. “We are meeting our goal by bringing the police department closer to the community. We hope to continue this trend in 2010,” said Police Chief John Majoy. “The class of 2009 was a tremendous group of individuals who were interested in learning more about their police department.” Majoy also commended the officers and dispatchers who volunteered their time to teach the classes. “The officers and dispatchers who volunteered their time did a great job in their presentations and helped make the program a success” he said. The Huron Police Department will be holding another class beginning in September 2010 and will begin accepting applications in late July 2010. Those interested in being placed on the list for applications should contact the police department at 419- 433-4114 or e-mail to huronpolice@cityofhuron.org.
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Around Town Habitat to Host Informational Meeting Firelands Habitat for Humanity is in need of land and partner families in the Huron area, and is hosting a meeting for those interested in learning more about it. The informational meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at the Huron Public Library in Meeting Room B. Please call the Habitat office at 419-433-2609 to RSVP to this meeting. Firelands Habitat is a Christian house building ministry that serves low-income families in Erie and Huron Coun-
ties, including the Bellevue area. Individuals or families are chosen for the program based on three main things: Need, ability to pay, and willingness to partner. Need may be defined as inadequate or unsafe housing, or being ineligible for conventional financing. Ability to Pay is based on 30 to 60 percent of HUD median income guidelines (i.e. $19,000-$38,000 for a family of four). Willingness to partner is a participation in the ministry by contributing 400 to 500 “sweat equity� hours into helping build the homes of others, as well as their own. In the end, the homes
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The Huron based USCG Auxiliary Flotilla held its Change of the Watch ceremony on Saturday Dec. 12 at the Huron Yacht Club. This annual event marks the start of the new term for the officers of this Flotilla, as well as acknowledges the accomplishments of the unit and its members for the previous year. Being sworn in for a second term of Flotilla Commander was Jim (JT) Tremelling; and assisting him in 2010 will be
Vice Flotilla Commander Dr. Baird Pfahl. Great appreciation was extended to George Poulos as the outgoing Vice Flotilla Commander. Many Certificates of Appreciation were extended to this very active group. Three members have taken the initiative to offer their assistance standing watch at Coast Guard Station Marblehead. Jeff Broski of Sandusky, volunteered more than 300 hours at the Marblehead Station this past year. Harry Stevenson of Stow and Kirk Wilson of Huron, also volunteer their time at the Station, which allows “Coasties� time to fulfill other station duties. This Flotilla has 14 members who have become Qualified Vessel Examiners. This troop provides courtesy vessel safety exams to any boater interested. Leading the group in this endeavor was John Slife of Lakewood, completing over 30 safety checks this past year. Safe boating education is one of the cornerstones of the Auxiliary’s purpose. To that end, this group now has five Certified Safe Boating Instructors in its ranks. Randy and Christine Crawford, Jim Tremelling, Rollie Unkrich and Dr. Baird Pfahl all have completed their training to instruct safe boating courses. The Flotilla will be holding a 12-week safe boating course beginning in February 2010. More information on this course can be obtained from EHOVE or by contacting the local flotilla. Div Captain Bob Young installs Jim Tremelleing The Flotilla welcomes new members and meets the secand Dr. Baird Pfahl as the Flotilla Commander ond Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Huron and Vice Flotilla Commander, respectively, at the Yacht Club. For more information on this active group, swearing-in ceremony Dec. 12. contact Jim Tremelling at jimt@hmcltd.net.
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associate degree in radiologic technology. Added Noah Sutter, a junior from Norwalk in liberal studies: “I simply could not maintain the Dean’s List, make the grades for further scholarship awards or fulfill my academic goals without the aid of the Clarissa Ann Givens Memorial Scholarship.� The success of the fund-raising campaign was due largely to George Mayer, who is retiring from his position as college development associate on Dec. 31, after nearly 10 years at BGSU Firelands. “George Mayer has been the key to our fund-raising success,� said Dr. William Balzer, dean of the college. “For nearly a decade, he has worked tirelessly with our development board, foundations, business and industry and local citizens to make the $1 million dream come true for our students.� Mayer was an integral part of the Committee on Educational Development community fund-raising campaign that founded Firelands in the 1960s. He was also the
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original general chair of the effort that raised $2.5 million in private funds to construct the Cedar Point Center on the Huron campus. After a brief hiatus from his college fund-raising duties to establish Buckeye Community Bank in Lorain County, he returned to Firelands to raise funds for scholarships and other projects that link the college with the residents of Erie, Huron and Ottawa counties. “I am delighted that the goal was achieved before year-end 2009. It is a great way to end my career and move into retirement,� said Mayer, who was honored by the college at a Dec. 8 reception. “I want to thank all the individual and foundation donors, the development board and our fundraising event guests for making this happen.� A committee has been formed to begin the search for Mayer’s successor.
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Church Chat Rev. Roger Encourages Others to Reach Out I was minding my own business, driving home after church on a clear, sunny Sunday afternoon. As I got over into the right turn lane, I noticed a car sitting at the side street. Then, without warning (or looking), he drove right toward me, plowed straight into the center of my passenger door as if I had painted a target on it. Fortunately nobody got hurt, no airbags exploded, the police responded and our insurance companies worked it out, sending me to Law Brothers for repair work. I even had time to get home, pick up our dog Greta and get to the Confirmation Class Halloween party at the Wilson residence. But the next day, I began to feel aches and pains, as well as “all shook up� and disoriented. Not to mention paranoid and jumpy that I would be hit again. I’ve heard from folks who were involved in major accidents that it’s much worse for them.
Other events do the same to us, don’t they? Moving; divorce; military service; making new friends in a new school or neighborhood; job loss; illness; losing a spouse, close friend or even a long-time pet companion; becoming an empty nester; taking care of a parent, adult child or grandchild ... I’m sure you have your own example of being thrown for a loop. Which is why this time of year is so important to savor, pause and let it all sink in – from All Saints Day to Thanksgiving, through Advent, Christmas, and on into the New Year. Whatever it takes, don’t let anyone or anything distract you from the spiritual disciplines necessary to “stay in love with God� – who first loved us, as John Wesley puts it. No car wrecks, losses or distresses are big enough to keep us from our prayer time; devotional time; study and worship time; faith community time. Because that is what we do for ourselves so that we can give God’s love away and show those around us that God cares. In order to go on into 2010, we have to let go of the past
HUMC Hires LOGOS Director The LOGOS program at the Huron United Methodist Church is scheduled to begin on Wednesday afternoons in mid-January, 2010. Mrs. Jackie Hamilton has been hired by the church to manage this after-school program, which serves students from 12th grade thru kindergarten. With degrees from the University of Toledo, she is pursuing studies at the Ashland Theological Seminary, and is presently Substitute Teaching and is currently completing the Leadership Erie County program. She has experience as
a teacher in the public schools, Sunday school, and safety town, as well as, teaching child assault prevention. She enjoys mentoring students from around the world. Jackie and her husband, Mark, have two children Allie and Joe. They reside in Huron. More information about LOGOS will be available at the local schools when classes resume in January. Please call Jackie at (419) 433-4063 if you would like to contribute your talents in this wonderful community program.
“Worship Through Music� at Huron Presbyterian Church A special “Worship Through Music� service will be held in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church on Williams Street in Huron, on Sunday, Dec. 20 at the 10:45 a.m. worship hour. The service will include musical offerings from the Chancel Choir and guest singers from: the Handbell Choir, the Brass Ensemble, the Strings Ensemble, harpist and organist and will feature music of John Rutter, Craig
Courtney, Joseph Martin, Handel and Bach, As well as others. Liturgical dance, congregational singing and seasonal Scripture readings will also be a part of worship service. The public is invited to attend and join in this celebration of the Fourth Sunday in Advent with the special emphasis on seasonal music. A fellowship time with light refreshments follows the service.
The birth of Jesus St. Peter Preschool students learned about the birth of Jesus recently as they dressed in the roles of the angels, shepherds, Mary and Joseph.
Services Directory Christ Episcopal Church 120 Ohio St., Huron 419-433-4701 Sunday—9 a.m. and Adult Sunday School 10:30 a.m. www.christchurchhuron.com First Presbyterian Church 225 Williams St., Huron 419-433-5018 8:30 Early Service 9:30 Sunday School 10:45 Late Service Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church Kalahari Resort, Nia Convention Center Rt. 250, Huron 419-271-3934 graceopchurch@gmail.com www.graceop.org Worship—Sunday 4:00 p.m.
419-626-9860 6:30-8:00 p.m. Zion Lutheran Church Bishop: Bill Reel 930 Main St., Huron 3-5 grade Boys Youth Sacrament service—9:30 419-433-4711 Group—Sundays, 6-7:30 p.m. www.zionhuron.org 3-5 grade Girls Youth a.m. Sundays Family History Center Wed. Sunday–Traditional 8:00 & Group—Sundays, 6-7:30 p.m. “The Biggest Loser� cam- 10 am-2pm, Thur. 9am-9pm, 10:30 am Contemporary 9:15am paign drive focuses on weight 1st & 3rd Sat. 9am-5pm loss, new visitors and faithfulness in attendance. Call Pastor Brenton for more information. Lighthouse Assembly of God Church 820 Cleveland Rd. E., Huron 419-433-8889 www.lighthouseagc.org Sunday service—10:30 a.m. Sunday school—9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study--6 p.m. Sunday. Youth Group—6 p.m. Sunday Food Pantry—9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays. Salvation Army Service Unit—10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursdays, by appointment only.
Holy Trinity Anglican Church St. Matthew Evangelical 1608 St. Rt. 113, Milan; Lutheran Church 419-499-3683 15617 Mason Rd., Vermilion Rev. Dr. John C. Jordan Rev. Dr. Karl Fry, Pastor Worship and Holy Commu440-967-9886 nion—Sunday, 10:30 a.m. www.lutheransonline.com/ stmattvermlcms Huron United Methodist Sunday School/ Bible Study Church 9:30 338 Williams St., Huron Ladies Bible Fellowship 9:15 419-433-3984 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. www.huronumc.org On Sundays: St. Peter’s Catholic Church 8 a.m. - Praise Service/Soul 430 Main St., Huron Anchors Praise Band 419-433-5725 9 a.m. - Sunday School Saturday—5 p.m. -Kindergarten thru Adult Sunday—8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 10 a.m. - Celebration Service/pipe organ and choir The Chapel 6:30 p.m. - Junior High 4444 Galloway Rd., Sandusky Confirmation Class 419-627-0208 6:30 p.m. - Senior High www.chapel-sandusky.org HYM Saturday service--5:00 p.m. Refreshments and NursSunday service—9:00 and ery are available all Sunday 11:00 a.m. morning. Jr. High Youth Group— Sundays 5-6:30 p.m. Lifepoint Sr. High Youth Group— 539 Cleveland Rd. W., Huron Sundays 7-9:00 p.m. 419-433-4156 Latitude group ages 18Sunday—10 a.m., and 29—Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. nursery available. Sunday school—10 a.m. for The Church of Jesus Christ K-6th grade. of Latter Day Saints “Grounded� youth group 4511 Galloway Rd., Huron for grades 6-12—Sundays,
wrecks, disappointments and regrets. “It’s like swinging on a trapeze. Once you have gained the courage to swing, you never want to let go. And then without warning, you look up and see another trapeze swinging toward you, perfectly timed to meet you, and you realize that you are being asked to let go and grab onto the other trapeze. “You have to release your grip. You have to reach out. You have to experience the glorious terror of in-between-ness as you disconnect from one and reach out for the other. This past year has been a time of letting go, one finger at a time,â€? says Pastor Mike Yaconelli. Maybe it is for you as well. “Weightlessness, a paralyzing stretch for the unknown ‌ I haven’t reached that other bar yet, but my heart is filled with exhilaration. An anxious anticipation that just as I get to the other bar I will not grasp it, but I will instead be grasped by the hand of Jesus. I can hardly wait.â€? May God be with you in unexpectedly beautiful ways as you reach out into the New Year.
Christmas Eve Services Held at First Presbyterian Church A Christmas Eve service especially designed for younger families will be held at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary of Huron’s First Presbyterian Church, and will include music and readings of the season. An 11 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, will celebrate the solemnity and peacefulness and hope of the night when the Prince of Peace was born to the world. “O Holy Night, Bring Peace on Earth� – the theme for the service – will include choral and congregational music, instrumental music, ‘the Christmas Story� in scripture reading and tableau, other Christmas-themed readings, and will conclude with the traditional congregational candle-lighting service and the singing of “Silent Night.�
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Parks & Rec Huron Parks and Recreation Office location: 110 Wall Street Mailing address: 417 Main St. Phone: 419-433-8487 Fax: 419-433-0470 Email: hprd@cityofhuron.org Website: www.huronparks.org
All Huron Parks and Recreation Programs require PreRegistration unless otherwise noted. Registration forms are available on the website or at our office. Please sign up early to avoid cancellation of programs due to low enrollment! Call our office for information or visit our website for details on programs. Indoor Soccer - The Huron Parks and Recreation department and the Huron High School soccer programs have teamed up to bring an exciting new soccer program “indoors” this year. The program will offer kids the opportunity to work on their skills, play small sided games and most importantly, have fun. Sign up now – sessions are
filling fast. For additional information, call 419-433-8487. Location: Shawnee Elementary Grades: K-6th grades Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays Time: 5 – 8 p.m. K - 2nd grades – 5 p.m. – 5:45p.m. 3rd - 4th grades – 6 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. 5th - 6th grades – 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Cost: $40/per session. Session II - January 12 – February 11 Session III - February 23 – April 1 Winter Aerobics Tuesdays & Thursdays 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Woodlands Elementary. Cost: Residents $45 / non-Residents $50 per session. ($10 discount if you sign up for more than one session) Pre-registration required using the general Program Registration form. Session I- January 12 – Feb 11 Session II- Feb 23 – March 25 Spring Session- April 13 – May 13
Summer planning begins now… Although the weather outside tells us winter is around the corner, Huron Parks and Recreation is thinking summer! In fact, the summer 2010 Boat Basin Brochure planning is well under way. These brochures contain all the summer events at the Amphitheater: Boppin’ on the Basin, Movies by the River, and Arts at the Amphitheater. Many business sponsors have already confirmed their return for 2010 and at this time we are looking to add a few. The Boat Basin Brochure is a great way to advertise a business, as these brochures are mailed to residents, distributed at boat shows, and are available at local tourist destinations. Those looking for ways to market a business or are just interested in supporting these events within the community shouldn’t delay as these brochures go to print in the near future. If interested, contact Doug Steinwart, Facility Manager of the Huron Boat Basin at 419-433-4848 as soon as possible.
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The Board of Trustees of the Huron Public Library is accepting applications for open Board positions. Service on the Board of Trustees is voluntary. Trustee application forms and job descriptions can be obtained at the circulation desk of the Huron Public Library or on the library’s Web site at www.huronlibrary.org. Completed applications are due at the library by Friday, Jan. 15. The Board of Trustees is composed of seven members residing in the Huron City School district. The board currently meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. The duties of the board include determining the annual budget of the library; establishing library policy; advocating for the library in the community; planning for the future of the library; and securing funds needed to operate the library. The trustees take an oath to perform their duties as defined by the Ohio Revised Code. Candidates must have a strong interest in the welfare of the library and a belief in intellectual freedom. They must have the time and energy to devote to the library. All candidates must be at least 18 years of age. Trustees are chosen to represent the diversity of the community, including a balance of experience and/or skills in a variety of fields. For more information on the Huron Public Library and its Board of Trustees, contact Anne Hinton, Library Director, at 419-433-5009. Last minute shopping ideas from the Huron Public Library
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Christmas is near, and it’s time to decide how to take care of your lovely poinsettia you already have, or will have soon. Whether it is red, pink or even blue, the care is pretty much the same. First of all remember that your poinsettia needs six hours of light a day for ideal growth. Place it in indirect light, but be sure to keep the plant from touching cold windows. Also keep them away from warm or cold drafts from radiators, air registers or open doors and windows. Ideally, poinsettias require daytime room temperatures of between 60 and 70 degrees F, and night-time temperatures of 55 degrees F. High temperatures will shorten the plants life, so if possible move the plant to a cooler room at night. Check the soil daily, and be sure that water runs out the bottom of the pot. If water doesn’t run out, poke holes down through the soil to allow the soil to drain. Allow the water to drain out into a saucer and then be sure to discard the excess water. Remember that wilted plants drop bracts sooner. Fertilize the poinsettia if you keep it past the holiday season. Apply a houseplant fertilizer once a month to the Poinsettia. However, do not fertilize when the plant is in bloom.
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If your plant survives, you have other options. You can always keep it as a ‘regular houseplant’, or you could actually plant it in your mostly shade garden. I do this each year, and really try to use it as a fill-in foliage plant for the remainder of the summer. If you want to try to keep it for next season, plant the poinsettia pot and all into the soil. When nighttime temperatures go down to 50 degrees, move it back inside, being sure it gets six hours of indirect light a day. If all works out well for you, the poinsettia will form more red bracts, and you can enjoy it another season. In all honesty, I leave my poinsettia in the garden, and don’t bother trying to keep them. It’s always fun to try another color for the next year. Regardless what you decide to do, happy gardening. If you have any questions, call OSU Extension at 419-627-7631.
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Adopt-a-Magazine as a gift. Just choose a title from our list at the Circulation Desk or online at www.huronlibrary. org/Adoptmag.htm and complete the form. Purchase an item from one of our Amazon.com wish lists. Select from our Adult, Teen, Tween, Children’s or DVD lists and be the first to check it out. Ask at the Desk or visit www.huronlibrary.org for more details. Honor that person “who has everything” with a tax deductible donation to the Huron Public Library. Ask at the desk or visit www.huronlibrary.org for more details. “Shop” at the Friends book sale display for gently used best sellers in hard cover and “wrap” them in an environmentally friendly Huron Public Library book bag. Shopping for a device on which to listen to audio books or read an epub book? Visit http://www.overdrive.com/resources/drc/ to see which devices are compatible for downloading from the CLEVNET eMedia Collection. Open Play Chess for all ages at the Huron Public Library is on Saturdays, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Chess boards are available, so bring a friend and play. The Huron Public Library will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24 through Sunday, Dec. 27 and Thursday, Dec. 31 through Sunday, Jan. 3. No library materials will be due, but the drop boxes will remain open. Did you know? … There are more public libraries than McDonald’s in the U.S. – a total of 16,604, including branches?
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The City of Sandusky Community Greenhouse held a Christmas Open House on Sunday. The event, sponsored by the Friends of the Greenhouse, was an opportunity to welcome the community to visit the Greenhouse to see the wonderful changes that have taken place this year, and to see it all “dressed up” for the holidays. In addition to beautiful Christmas greenery, a model train set was on display, plus other surprises as well. Members of the Friends of the Greenhouse organization, Greenhouse staff and volunteers, and City staff, were on hand to show visitors some of the projects that have been completed or are in process of completion. Also, from Dec. 1-17, the Friends of the Greenhouse are collecting new and gently-used winter scarves, hats, mittens and gloves, for both adults and children, to share with local charities. Collection boxes are located at the City of Sandusky Greenhouse (Monday-Friday, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.), and at Customer Service on the first floor at City Hall, 222 Meigs St. (Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Parking at the Greenhouse is available on Franklin Street and visitors are asked to enter the Greenhouse through the new entrance on Franklin Street. The City of Sandusky is grateful to the many organizations and community members for their support throughout the year and hopes that the community will stop by to share a few hours during this season of gratitude and celebration. For additional information, visit the city’s Web site at www.cityofsandusky.com or call 419-627-5879.
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Schools St. Peter School’s Kindergarten Class Donates To Care And Share The Kindergarten class at St. Peter School, led by teacher Debbie Erne, recently got in the spirit of giving this Christmas season by making a donation of toys to Care and Share, for distribution to area children in need. The idea was sparked by one of Erne’s 5-year-old students who realized that, together, the class could make a difference by opening their hearts to those less fortunate. Each of the 21 kindergarteners were asked to bring in one gently-used toy, and several students contributed many more. Director of Care and Share Dan Ward personally came to Debbie Erne’s Kindergarten class collected gently used toys and donated the class to accept the do- them to Care and Share of Erie County. nation from the students
and talk about the importance of compassion. “This was a wonderful experience for the children; their joy of giving was an inspiration,” said Erne. “They would each get so excited about bringing in one of their toys knowing it was going to a child who would really treasure it.” The mission of St. Peter School is to foster a Catholic faith community, while providing a safe environment which emphasizes Christian moral values, academic excellence, social awareness, physical development and a cultural appreciation. For more information, call 419433-4640. Care and Share serves residents of Erie County who qualify for assistance under Federal guidelines. It distributes food, clothing, furniture, children’s toys, household goods and more to people in need. For more information, call 419-624-1411.
Rotary Students Jennifer Fialka, daughter of Jim and Cindy Fialka, attends Huron High School. Major accomplishments: Varsity cheerleader, Chorale for two years, over 100 hours of community service, Musical since sophmore year, Merit Roll student. Jennifer will be attending college to pursue a career in education. Colleen Machovina, daughter of Greg and Susan Machovina, attends Huron High School. Major accomplishments: Varsity cheerleading, St. Peter’s Youth Group and Youth Team, Over 80 hours of community service, CARD, Chorale, Huron High School Musicals. Colleen will be attending college to pursue a career in nursing.
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Abbey Cook, daughter of Mike and Connie Cook, attends Huron High School. Major accomplishments: Won SBC gold in 2008 and went to state, Second place SBC golf in 2009 and went to state, Made first team all SBC for golf in 2009, Lettered three years in a row for varsity softball, A part of CARD committee junior year, Youth Group team leader for St. Peter’s church. Abbey will be attending The University of Toledo to major in business and pre-law. She may enroll in law school but, plans on pursuing a career in a business related area of law.
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Grendow Devon Grendow, daughter of Jon and Karen Grendow, attends Huron High School. Major accomplishments: Volleyball State Champion, four time SBC Champion in Volleyball, CARD committee member, three year starter for basketball, French Club member for one year, SADD member for one year. Devon will be attending BGSU Firelands then transferring to the main campus to pursue a career in education.
Christmas break Huron schools will begin Christmas break with early dismissal on Friday, Dec. 18 at 1:25 p.m.
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When you are a coach and you have a team that is trying to learn how to win, the last way you want to start your season is by facing a better team with three wins already under their belt. Combine that with playing at St. Mary’s tiny gym and you have all the makings of getting off to a slow start. SMCC was picked by the SBC coaches to finish second in the conference, and they came out in the most recent Lady Tigers game firing on all cylinders. The Panthers looked fast and strong inside in taking a 10-0 lead three minutes into the contest. With two minutes left in the opening quarter, the Tigers trailed 14-2 and looked on their way to getting blown out. While moral victories don’t help your win-loss record, over the next 26 minutes there were only Gina Munafo gives the three points separating the the bench. two teams’ play. It was after halftime where Huron finally lost that deer in the headlights look and settled in. The Tigers actually outscored the Panthers by one point over the last two quarters. The
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The Tigers entertained a talented Vermilion Sailors at home last weekend. The previous night saw Huron get new head coach Bobby James his first victory. There was no letdown in the Tigers as they came out fast to an 11-1 lead following a three-pointer then a fast break lay-in by senior Eric Volz. The Sailors go on their own 9-4 run and force James to call time. Vermilion tries to impose a press that Huron’s guard tear to shreds. At the end of the first quarter, the Tigers had a 19-11 cushion led by Volz’s nine points. But as good as Huron’s offense looked thus far, it disappeared during the second quarter. The Sailors outscored the Tigers 14 to 4 to take over the lead going into halftime, 25-23. The third quarter went back and forth with neither team establishing a clear superiority. The Tigers’ backcourt and fast-break ability looked strong, while Vermilion dominated the interior of the key. At the start of the final period, Huron hit a three to regain the lead, 38-37. A Volz lay-up with seven minutes left made it 40-39. But that would be the last lead the Tigers would enjoy. Over the next five and a half minutes, the Sailor would mount a 14-5 run and take a 54-45 lead. During the final minute and a half, thanks to good time management by James and poor Vermilion free throw shooting, Huron was able to get within three points with just 30 seconds left. But the visitors were able to finally put things away, 59-53. Seniors Eric Volz and Derek Dowell led the way for the home team with 17 and 16 points, respectively. The boys’ next game is Saturday night at St. Mary’s Central Catholic in Sandusky.
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Lady Tigers come out of the locker room moving the ball well, playing aggressive defense, and went on a 16 to 10 run that was capped off by an unexpected post-up move by Lauren Volz. Also during that time, sophomores point guard Caroline Estel and back-up post, Sierra Ward, contributed mightily. With 1:33 left in the third period, SMCC called time out up by 10 points, 40-30. They reclaimed momentum by putting on a press that produced four unanswered point to close the quarter 44-30. Huron was never to regain that momentum to make another real run during the final period, and the Panthers posted their second conference win, 56-41. For the Tigers, Lauren Volz led the way with 15 points and Tigers a lift coming off 11 rebounds while Caroline Estel chipped in with 13 points and 5 boards. Junior Devon Koenig muscled and hustled her way to nine rebounds. Up next for the ladies is Perkins at home on Friday night, which also happens to be Parents’ Night.
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and James Eastman of Tennessee, 15-7 and 15-3. Two weeks later, the players traveled to Dayton, Ohio, for the Ohio State Doubles Racquetball tournament held Nov. 7 and 8 at the Heights Health and Racquet Club in Huber Heights. Matthew Wray, the sophomore from Huron High School, teamed with Spencer Shoemaker, the 7th grader from Findlay to win the Men’s B doubles crown. They again performed an upset of Brett Baumeister of Piqua and Bill Hodges of Huron 7-15, 15-8, 11-10, to take the gold medals. Bill and Nancy Hodges of Huron took second place in the Mixed B doubles and Tracy Schaefer of Sandusky teamed with Deryk Wray, a seventh grader at McCormick Middle School in Huron to take 2nd place in the Men’s D division. All of the above players are sponsored by Baywinds Athletic Club.
Boy’s Soccer Fundraiser The boys’ soccer team has a great stocking stuffer. They have red and grey striped scarves with Tigers printed on each end. The scarves are $10.00 and are available by calling Deb at 419-433-3775. Show your school spirit and support boys soccer!
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Health & Wellness Firelands To Provide Vaccines This Thursday Firelands Regional Medical Center will be having a vaccination clinic for H1N1 influenza and seasonal influenza from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 17 in the Mylander Conference Center at Firelands Main Campus, 1111 Hayes Ave., Sandusky. This is a walk-in clinic, and is while supplies last. The H1N1 vaccine is free. Because of the H1N1 vaccine restrictions being lifted by the Ohio Department of Health, Firelands will be offering the H1N1 vaccine to anyone six months or older. Any children 9 years and younger that received their first dose of H1N1 at the vaccine clinic held at Firelands on Nov. 18 can attend the clinic on Thursday, Dec. 17 for the required second dose. Registration is required to receive the H1N1 vaccine. Registration is available upon arrival at the vaccination clinic, or for quicker processing, pre-registration is available through an online registration system set up by the Ohio Department of Health. The pre-registration form can be accessed through the Ohio Department of Health website at www.odh.ohio.gov and clicking on H1N1; or https://h1n1vaccine.odh.ohio.gov Those who pre-register should bring the complete form to the clinic for quicker processing. Seasonal flu vaccine will be offered to those 18 years or older. The cost for the seasonal flu vaccine is $20, and cash or check will be accepted. Those who are allergic to eggs should not receive the vaccine. Anyone who is pregnant should consult with a physician. Firelands will accept Medicare Cards that are brought with them to the clinic – Medicaid or private insurance will not be accepted.
The Pneumococcal vaccine will be available for $40. CDC guidelines for pneumococcal vaccines are as follows: One injection before age 65 and one injection after age 65 with a minimum span of five years between doses. A person must have a physician’s order for any additional pneumococcal vaccines. There are other steps community members can do to protect themselves and their loved ones during flu season, such as washing your hands and getting the seasonal flu vaccine. Like seasonal flu, the H1N1 virus is mainly transmitted from person to person when infected people sneeze or cough. If a cough is not covered, the larger droplets can be propelled 3-6 feet, landing on a surface. Those who cover their coughs with a bare hand and don’t wash can transfer the virus to any touched surfaces. Flu viruses can survive on surfaces for up to eight hours. Keeping surfaces washed down regularly with an antimicrobial cleaner will also help to lessen contact with flu viruses. Additional good respiratory etiquette and hygiene habits include: • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and then throw the tissue away. • If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your elbow or upper sleeve. • Wash your hands often with soap and water – especially after you cough or sneeze – or use the restroom and before eating. If you are not near soap and water, use an alcoholbased hand sanitizer. • Try not to touch your eyes, nose or mouth as germs often spread this way. • Stay away from people who are sick.
• If you get sick, stay home from work or school. For more information about seasonal flu and the H1N1 virus, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at www.cdc.gov, the Ohio Department of Health at www. odh.ohio.gov or contact the local health department. Visit www.firelands.com for information about the seasonal flu and the H1N1 flu.
FRMC Also Offering Seasonal Flu Vaccine Firelands Regional Medical Center will be having a Seasonal Flu vaccination clinic from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 30, while supplies last. The clinic will be held in the Community Resource Room at Firelands South Campus, 1912 Hayes Ave., Sandusky. Cost for the seasonal influenza vaccine is $20 and a pneumonia vaccine is $40. Anyone receiving the vaccine must be 18 years or older. Firelands will be accepting cash or check only. Medicare Cards will also be accepted, however, Medicaid or private insurance will not be accepted. CDC guidelines for pneumococcal vaccines are as follows: One injection before age 65 and one injection after age 65. A person must have physician’s order for any additional pneumococcal vaccines. For questions about the seasonal flu vaccine clinic, call Diane Harder at 419-557-5506 or Mary Bauer at 419-557-7784.
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