5th Annual Bike Bash to feature Elbow Grease Auction
Findlay, OH - Coffee Amici will be hosting the 5th annual Bike Bash on Friday, August 27 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. to benefit the United Way 2010 campaign. The event will be held on Main St. between Crawford St. and W. Main Cross St. The event is free and open to the public. Motorcycle riders must enter from Crawford St. and motorcycles will be parked on display in the street. Live music will be performed by the "Rock N Roll Outlaws".
Coffee Amici will also be selling tickets for their annual Amici Moolah 50/50 raffle. Additional prizes will also be awarded from the 50/50 raffle tickets including a complete auto detailing donated by Suntime Professional Auto Detailing. Tickets are currently available for $5 each or 6 for $20 at Coffee Amici, 328 S. Main St. or by calling 419-423-7957 to purchase $20 minimum amount of tickets by phone.
Bike Bash will feature a Corn Hole skills game with one winner winning a chance at a $5,000 Savings Bond donated by Hitchings Insurance. Chances to qualify will be $1 each. Participants will be able to qualify as many times as possible.
New this year will be an "Elbow Grease Auction" with auctioneer Becky Breece-Straley. Services donated by local community members will be auctioned off such as decorating Christmas tree, window washing, motorcycle detailing and more. Local food vendors Jim's Hot Dogs, the Greek Garden and Amigo's Salsa will be present. An array of artful events including henna painting, caricature drawing and beading alongside chair massage will round out the event. For more details, visit http://coffeeamici.com, or call (419) 423-7957. Coffee Amici is located at 328 S. Main St. All proceeds benefit United Way of Hancock County.
FALL HAYRIDES OFFERED AT RIVERBEND
Group reservations for antique tractor drawn hayrides at Riverbend Recreation Area are now being taken on a first come, first serve basis at the Hancock Park District office. Hour-long rides will be conducted September 17 through October 31. A Hancock Park District Wagon Master will conduct all hayrides through the natural areas of Riverbend located off State Route 568, east of Findlay. Hayrides explore the park's natural areas along the Blanchard River in the forest and fields. Fall color, wildlife and after dark night life can be viewed safely from the hay wagon. Late autumn rides also provide an alternative to "scary" Halloween activities.
Rides for groups of approximately 25 people will be given by advance reservation only. All reservations are confirmed with a fee of $60, with check or exact cash, payable at the time the reservation is taken at the Hancock Park District office located at 1424 East Main Cross, Findlay. Interested persons may call the HPD office during open hours Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, to check availability of times and dates.
Hayrides can be topped off with a campfire to enjoy refreshments in the primitive campground area of the park or reservations for outdoor shelters can also be made at the HPD office.
In the event of bad weather, cancellations may be required if conditions are not safe. Decisions to cancel are made by park district staff. If a reservation is cancelled, every attempt will be made to reschedule the outing or a full refund will be granted. However, cancellations by the group will only be granted if another group can be rescheduled in their spot.
A complete listing of hayride rules and information are available upon request at the park district office or can be downloaded at
www.HancockParks.com. Interested groups are reminded that no alcohol or illegal substances are permitted in the park and adult supervision is required for youth under 18 years of age.
Further information available by calling HPD Headquarters at 419-425-PARK/7275.
Whirlpool Findlay Donates Lots and Employees To Build A Home In Seven Days
The 2010 Whirlpool® Building Blocks program with Habitat for Humanity is underway and coming to Findlay in September. In partnership with Findlay/Hancock County Habitat for Humanity - which is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary - and Habitat for Humanity International, Whirlpool Corporation's Findlay Division continues its commitment to the community by helping a local family achieve their dream of homeownership this year. The home will be built on land donated by the appliance manufacturer. Located at the corner of County Road 220 and McKinley, the donated lots have been reconfigured to allow for three homes, the first of which will be built during the 2010 Whirlpool® Building Blocks program. Volunteers from Whirlpool Corporation will help homeowner Keri Barajaz and her two sons, Michael and James, build their home in a week's time. Keri is employed at Century Health. Her son Michael will start his sophomore year at Ohio Northern University, while James will begin second grade at Heritage Christian. Now in its fifth year, the Whirlpool® Building Blocks program is expanding to build more capacity for Habitat's mission to create affordable housing and increase opportunities for volunteer engagement. In place of the one-city blitz build format from previous years, builds will take place in communities in which Whirlpool Corporation has manufacturing, customer service and administrative offices, including Findlay, as well as on two college campuses. Whirlpool Corporation is the only Habitat partner to organize and fund a building blitz of this size and magnitude. The Findlay blitz build kicks off on September 25 and will wrap on October 2.
United Way Breakfast Fundraiser Planned by Birchaven Village Chef
Birchaven Village Chef Tim Cooper will serve breakfast to benefit the United Way of Hancock County August 24, September 7 and September 21 from 7 to 10 a.m. at Birchaven Village.
The menu will vary for each breakfast, but will include some combination of made-to-order omelets, Belgian waffles, potato casserole, cider smoked bacon, homemade pecan rolls, fresh fruit and more.
Cost of the breakfast is $6.50 per person, which is payable by cash or check at the door. Both carry out and dine in meals are available. No reservation is needed. All proceeds will be donated to the United Way of Hancock County.
BVH Offers Test to Determine Genetic Probability of Breast Cancer
Blanchard Valley Hospital's Woman Wise mammography department has partnered with Myriad Genetics to offer a test to determine risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. This new test is called the BRACAnalysis®.
"Individuals who carry a defective gene, called the BRCA (BReastCAncer) 1 or 2 gene, have a very high lifetime risk for developing both breast and ovarian cancer," said Dr. Katherine Cyran, BVHS breast imaging specialist. "In fact, people testing positive for these genes have a lifetime risk for breast cancer as high as 85 percent, and a risk of nearly 50 percent for ovarian cancer compared to 7 percent and 1 percent, respectively, for the general population."
BRCA genes can be passed from the mother's or father's side of the family, and children have a 50 percent chance of carrying the gene if their parent is affected. Likewise, parents and siblings of affected individuals have a 50 percent chance of also being affected.
The first step in determining if a person is a candidate for the test is by filling out a questionnaire at Woman Wise. Those with suggestive histories of breast and ovarian cancer will be offered a genetic risk discussion and testing. Testing consists of either a cheek swab or blood sample that is sent to the Myriad laboratory for analysis.
Knowing this risk can help patients and their doctors make more informed decisions before cancer develops. "For example, a woman who knows she carries a BRCA mutation can start cancer screening at an earlier age," said Cyran. "She also has both medical and surgical interventions that can either prevent or reduce the risk of both cancers."
Not everyone is a candidate for genetic testing, and the BRACAnalysis® is not appropriate for most people. Individuals at risk for carrying the BRCA gene tend to have personal or family histories which include the following:
Breast cancer occurring at or below the age of 45
Ovarian cancer at any age
Male breast cancer
Bilateral breast cancer (two separate breast cancers)
Multiple affected family members (mother's or father's side)
First or second degree relatives with the above criteria
The Myriad laboratory is the only lab in the nation that is able to perform that BRACAnalysis®. This test is covered by most insurances.
SHRM Learning System® Course at Owens Community College
The Essentials of Human Resource Management Certificate Program
Get an overview of human resource functions and how they affect today's real-life workplace issues. This is the perfect course for supervisors and line managers, along with entry-level HR professionals and support staff.
Selected topics include:
* Human resource management
* Employment law
* Effective recruitment and selection
* Basics of compensation and benefits
* Employee development
* Ensuring quality performance
Thurs. · 6 - 8 p.m. · Sept. 23 - Nov. 11 · $445 · Findlay Campus
Preparing for your Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) certification? This course, targeting mid-level to experienced HR professionals, will help you get ready. Your instructor will focus on the Human Resource
Certification Institute (HRCI) 2010 exam content, which includes:
* Strategic management
* Workforce planning and employment
* Human resource development
* Total rewards
* Employee and labor relations
* Risk management
Tues. · 6 - 9 p.m. · Sept. 21 - Dec. 7 · $945 · Findlay Campus
Human Resource functions are more challenging and more vital than ever to your organization's success. Owens Community College provides two courses for HR professionals, supervisors and small business managers - both approved by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and taught by top-notch HR professionals and instructors with real-world experience.
Flag City Morning Rotary Holding Bicentennial Logo Contest
Flag City Morning Rotary, which is overseeing Findlay's Bicentennial celebration in 2012, is holding a logo design competition. The contest is being held early so that local organizations and companies can incorporate it into promotional materials a full year before the bicentennial year.
The logo will be used online, in print, and on all branded merchandise. The logo must incorporate the heritage of Findlay which was settled in 1812. The competition is open to local artists who reside in Hancock County. All ages are eligible to enter. The contest is open only to individuals, not open to companies, clubs, or organizations. Contest committee members, judges and their immediate family are not eligible to enter the contest.
The logo must include the text "Findlay", "Ohio" and "1812-2012". The logo must be simple enough to be reproduced clearly in a small size, such as a lapel pin. The artwork must be original with no plagiarism, copyright or trademark infringements. Paper entries must be submitted on 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of white paper and can be mailed to Red Tornado Art Gallery, 111 E. Crawford St. Electronic entries can be created as .JPG, .TIFF, .AI, .PDF, .EPS, .PSD, but must be less than 2MB. All entries must include the entry form found at the Web site http://findlay200.com. Entry forms are also available in various locations in Findlay, including The Courier, Coffee Amici and the Findlay Hancock County Public Library.
The deadline for submissions is October 1, 2010. More information and the entry form can be found at http://findlay200.com or by contacting Tamera Rooney, Bicentennial Committee Co-chair, at 419-722-7810.
The designer of the winning logo will receive $100, a certificate and notoriety for the design. The winner will be notified via email/phone no later than October 31st, 2010. The prize money sponsor is Red Tornado Art Productions, a local arts organization whose mission is to promote artists.
Flag City Morning Rotary which meets at 7:30 a.m. each Wednesday at the Findlay Country Club, is accepting new members. Anyone interested in learning more about the club can visit
www.flagcitymorningrotary.org for contact information or call 419-722-7810.
The Hancock County Red Cross B*A*S*H
The Hancock County Red Cross B*A*S*H (Barbeque And Service members Homecoming) is a fundraising event celebrating Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces and Military Families. The theme of the event is based on the popular TV show M*A*S*H.
Activities include:
*The Texas Roadhouse Mess Hall - barbeque dinner provided by Texas Roadhouse
*live music by Exploit and Willful Blindness
*Entertainment by local student and community performers
*"The Swamp" with games of chance and adult beverages
*displays by area veterans and service organizations
*raffle tickets to the 2010 OSU vs. Michigan football game
*family games and activities
*a display of military vehicles
*The Officers Club - exclusive area for VIP sponsors and donors with private dining and amenities
The centerpiece activity of the B*A*S*H will be the Armed Forces Family Network Yellow Ribbon Celebration - a welcome home ceremony for service members who have returned home after being deployed and a recognition of local military families for their support and service.
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010 3-11PM
WHERE: Camp Clara Barton at Bender's Country Hall
3188 County Rd. 140, Findlay OH 45840
WHO: The B*A*S*H will be a fun event for all ages. Anyone who supports our armed forces and their families will want to be a part of this celebration of Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces and recognition of local service members and military families.
WHY: All proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross Hancock County Chapter and the services we provide: Disaster Preparedness and Relief, Health & Safety training, Blood Services and Service to Armed Forces and Military Families
HOW: You can support the Hancock County Red Cross B*A*S*H as a sponsor or by purchasing tickets for the event at $15 each. For more information, visit
www.hancockredcross.org, call 419.422.9322 or e-mail
jamest@hancockredcross.org.
Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs Hosts Annual Dinner & Art Auction
On Saturday, October 23, the Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs is hosting its 2nd Annual Dinner & Art Auction as a fund-raiser for the organization (501c3). The doors open at 6:00 with a cash bar and complimentary appetizers with dinner being served at 7:00. Immediately following dinner we'll be auctioning over 25 juried pieces of art (photos, watercolors, oils, and sculptures) from local Northwest Ohio artists.
Tickets for the event are $50 per person or $300 for a table of 8 (which includes a prominent sign acknowledging the table sponsor).
We are also soliciting corporations to commit to purchasing at least one piece of art for prominent public display in their business offices. Corporate displays of art are considered very significant "resume builders" for artists, so a commitment to purchase and display the art increases the quantity and quality of the art we are able to draw to the event.
And for a third method of supporting this event, companies or individuals are being asked to commit to Matching the Gavel Price of individual or groups of pieces of the art as a direct donation to BCE. Such "matches" increase the bidding on art and creates an especially positive impact for BCE. For perspective, gavel prices at last year's auction ranged from $30 to $430 with the majority of pieces sold below $100.
Contact: John Bauer
Executive Director
Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs
Office: 419-358-6400
john.bauer@blufftonentrepreneurs.comWhat's Happening at the Hancock County Humane Society?
YAPPY HOUR RETURNS!
Every third Wednesday of each month through September
At RED HAWK GOLF COURSE
5:30pm to 7:30pm
$10 for 2 drink tickets and drawing entry
HUMANE SOCIETY DOG WALK
October 2nd ~ 9am
At Riverbend Park
INSTANT TICKET BOOTH
Join us every Monday thru Friday
from 11am to 4pm at our instant ticket booth
for a chance to win big!
You could win $25 to $175 instantly
on our jar tickets.
Sign up for a chance to win our
Friday Gas Card Drawing every time you stop in!
Our Progressive Wheel of Cash is only $1 per ticket!
BINGO FUNDRAISER
Want a chance to win some big money and support
a great cause all at the same time?
Join us every Monday and Thursday evening at our
Bingo Fundraiser.
The proceeds from our bingo games benefit the
animals that we care for at the shelter.
Humane Society's Wish List:
Bleach, Paper Towels, Paper Plates, Rawhide Chews, Cat Treats, Dog & Cat Toys, Rabbit Food, Small Animal Food, Pine Bedding, Blankets, Towels, Trash Bags, Distilled Water, Spray Cleaner & Bleach, White & Color Copy Paper, 3x5 Yellow Index Cards, Black Pens, Highlighters, Rubber Bands, AAA Batteries, Lithium Photo Batteries, Newspaper, Kitty Litter, and Financial Contributions. Drop off your donation at 4550 Fostoria Ave., Findlay or make arrangements by calling 419-423-1664.
www.hancockhumanesociety.com. You can also become of fan of the Humane Society & SPCA of Hancock County on Facebook!