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Holland-SpringfieldYOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPERPRSRT STDUS POSTAGEPAIDTOLEDO OHPERMIT 133VOLUME 10, NUMBER 31 – JULY 31, 2012Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney visited Bowling Green July 18 where he was welcomed by about a thousand supporters, alongwith local and state officials.Romney outlines economic plan during visit in BGEmphasizing the importanceof business owners inthe nation, U.S. Presidentialcandidate Mitt Romneyrecently made a campaignstop in Bowling Green.“My optimism flowsfrom what’s happening instates like this, where peoplebelieve in common senseprinciples like holding downspending, balancing budgets,keeping taxes as low as possible,putting in place business-friendlylegislation sothat you encourage businessesto come back and to addjobs here,” he said to about athousand supporters gatheredat the Bowling GreenTraining and CommunityCenter on July 18.Mr. Romney cited astudy released last week bythe National Federation ofIndependent Businesses(NFIB), asking economiststo predict what would happenif President BarackObama’s tax policies wereenacted.“His tax policy is to takethe tax on small businessfrom 35 percent to 40 percent,”Mr. Romney said.“The NFIB came back witha number they say that ifthat policy gets put in place,it will kill 710,000 jobs.That’s the direction of thisPresident.”The Republican Presidentialcandidate alsoresponded to PresidentObama’s recent commentthat “If you’ve got a business,you didn’t build that.Somebody else made thathappen.”Former Massachusettsgovernor Romney askedbusiness owners in the audienceto stand and be recognizedwith applause.“I recognize that a lot ofpeople help you in a business–thebanks, theinvestors, there’s no questionyour mom and dad,school teachers, the peoplethat provide roads, the fire,the police. There are a lot ofpeople in government whohelp us, and allow an economythat works, and allowentrepreneurs and businessleaders to create jobs,” hesaid. “Don’t forget that byVillage plan commissionmember needed to serveThe Village of Hollandis looking to replace one ofthe Plan Commissionmembers, who recentlyresigned because of personalissues.Holland Plan Commissionis a five-member bodymade up of the mayor, onecouncil member (currentlyElaine Olsen) and threemembers appointed by themayor and confirmed bycouncil, currently GaryDevol and Mike Bettinger.Commission membersserve an unexpired term.Anyone interested in thevolunteer position is askedto submit a letter of interestto Village of Holland to theattention of Mayor MikeYunker.Plan Commission isestablished by the villagecharter and responsible forreview and decisions onzoning code issues inaccordance with the charterand village zoning code.Plan Commission meetsthe second Tuesday of eachmonth, unless no businessis scheduled.The commission alsohears all zoning appealsfrom property owners andrules on those issues or forwardsthem to villagecouncil for its decision onadditional appeals.Mayor Yunker saidcouncil would like toappoint the new member atits August 7 council meeting.©WELCH PUBLISHING CO. HOLLAND, LUCAS COUNTY, OHIOPlease Recycle This Newspaper $20.00 per yearthe way, government doesn’tcome up with these peopleout of thin air. We pay forthese people, for theresources we receive.“But to say what he saidis to say that Steve Jobs didn’tbuild Apple, or BillGates didn’t buildMicrosoft, or Henry Forddidn’t build Ford MotorCompany,” the candidatecontinued.“Because what he’s sayingis if someone succeeded,if they built something, theydidn’t really build it. It wasthe government. It was thegovernment that takesresponsibility.”“I know how to get thiseconomy going, by the way.Having spent 25 years in theprivate sector, I have someunderstanding of how businesspeople make decisions,”Mr. Romney said.The candidate outlinedfive steps he would take tospur the American economy.His plan is “not based ona philosophy that says thatgovernment has all theanswers. It’s based on arecognition that free peoplehave dreams of taking risk,and building jobs again.”First, he plans to takeadvantage of energyresources–oil, coal, gas andthe pipeline from Canada, tomake the nation “energysecure.”“This President has donealmost everything in hispower not to make it possibleto mine coal, he’s heldoff on the development ofour oil resources. He’s triedto have the federal governmentinsinuate itself into theproduction of natural gasresources, has not made iteasier for people in the energyindustry, has not made iteasier for the American consumerand has forced jobsthat left to go elsewherewhere energy is less expensive.”Secondly, Mr. Romneyemphasized opening newmarkets to trade Americangoods.“We are the most productivepeople in the world, andI want to open up the marketsto Latin America,” heexplained.“The Chinese and theEuropeans have figured thatout. In the past three and ahalf years, they have puttogether some 44 tradeagreements around theworld–and he’s put togethernone. I’m going to get usmore trading and open upmore jobs for more Americans.”Third, the Presidentialcandidate said a balancedbudget and reduced debt willbe a priority.“If a nation has massivedebts that ultimately becomeoverwhelming to the overalleconomy, it slows down therate of growth and thatmeans fewer jobs. We’regoing to finally get Americaa balanced budget. ThisPresident said he’s going tocut the deficit in half–he’sdoubled it.”Fourth, Mr. Romneybelieves that Americanworkers should “have theskills to compete in the jobsof today and the kids comingthrough our schools havethe skills they need aroundthe nation.”His final step would be“to restore economic freedomin this country.”“America’s economyruns on freedom–it is notdriven by government, it’sdriven by free people pursuingtheir dreams. So, we’veseen one step after anothermaking it harder to pursuefreedom and enterprise.“We raise taxes on smallbusinesses, we’ve got to getthem down lower. ThisDodd-Frank piece of legislationis killing small banks.We’ve also seen healthcarecosts go through the roof.That’s making it harder forsmall business.“We have labor policiesthat in many cases are notfair to our working people.Journal readers are everywhereWe’ve got to work harderfor small business. We haveto have labor policies thatare fair to our working community.These things have tochange.”Wood County CommissionerTim Brown wasamong the local Republicanofficials to welcome Mr.Romney to northwest Ohio.Mr. Brown noted that inthe midst of depressed economictimes, Wood Countycontinues to attract businessgrowth and expansion.“Well over $400 millionin job growth has occurredin the past few years alone.It signifies clearly that ourcounty remains a placewhere people want to work,live, raise a family, obtain aneducation and open a business,”said Mr. Brown, whois a candidate for state representativethis November.“This economy demandsthat we remain vigilant indoing all that we can tomake our country, our stateand our county a great jobproducer again–and mymessage in Columbus is thatwe can continue to move oureconomy forward withWood County’s successfulmodel of conservative governance.“Our economic templatein Wood County matchesGovernor Romney’s solidmanagement plan for America.And we need GovernorRomney’s strong managementexperience to putAmerica on a path towardthe prosperity that the Americandream holds for all ofus.”Other officials attendingwere Perrysburg Mayor NelsonEvans, State RepresentativeRandy Gardner, PerrysburgTownship Trustee BobMack, Sheriff MarkWasylyshyn, State SenatorMark Wagoner, Wood CountyCommissioner Jim Carterand Wood County RepublicanParty Chairman MattReger and Ohio GovernorJohn Kasich.School board considers policy to allowelectronic devices in high school classesBy Beth ChurchSpringfield High Schoolstudents may be bringingtheir smart phones, e-readersand iPads to class with themthis fall.In time for the start ofschool next month, theSpringfield Board of Educationis considering a proposalallowing high school studentsto use electronicdevices during class time.“I think we really need toconsider doing this,” SuperintendentKatherine Hott saidat a July 25 school boardmeeting. “They’re usingthem. They’re good learningtools.”SHS Principal SteveGwin proposed the idea, notingthat Perrysburg, Maumeeand Sylvania schools haveinstituted similar policies.“Steve feels confident thestudents can handle it–he’swilling to take it on,” Mrs.Hott said.She discussed the policywith Perrysburg SchoolsSuperintendent Tom Hossler,Owens Community demonstrates new virtual welding technologyVirtual welding is now astandard part of the OwensCommunity College curriculumfor those interested in anassociate’s degree in welding.The college unveiled itsnew state-of-the-art VRTEX360 system, a virtual realityarc welding training systemfrom Lincoln Electric, at aJuly 18 open house.Held at the college’sArrowhead Park campus inMaumee, the open house featuredfree demonstrations onthe two computer-basedtraining systems the schoolpurchased for $50,000apiece.“Owens is the first academicinstitution in northwestOhio to utilize the new virtualwelding training system,”said Dave Siravo, director ofskilled trades and apprenticeshiptraining.Designed to allow studentsto practice their weldingtechniques in a simulatedenvironment, the technologypromotes the efficient andeffective transfer of skillsfrom the virtual trainingenvironment to the weldingbooth.Mr. Siravo said the unit is“very cost effective comparedto traditional welding”since it reduces materialwaste, scrap and energy consumption.The new technologyenables students to simulateSMAW (stick), GMAWwho shared the advantagesand challenges that havecome with it.Although Perrysburg hasallowed elementary and middleschool students access toelectronic devices as well,she recommends the Springfieldpolicy be limited to thehigh school.A draft of the policy willbe presented to the board atits next meeting, but Mrs.Hott outlined several aspectsthat it will cover.High school students mayuse electronic devices suchas smart phones, e-readers,iPads, iPods and Blackberries,before and after school,during lunch, after-schoolextra-curricular activities, atschool-related functions andin class for education purposeswith the permission of theteacher–as long as the usageis not a distraction to the educationalenvironment.The devices must beinaudible to others and headphonesmust be used, if needed.Also, students are notDave Siravo, director of skilled trades and apprenticeship training at Owens, demonstrateshow the simulated welding machine works. Students view their progressthrough the face mask while the instructor can observe the weld on the computerscreen.allowed to talk on the phone.The policy will specifywhat is considered an electronicdevice appropriate forclassroom use, Mrs. Hottsaid.When a test is given, studentswould be asked to forfeittheir phones during theclass period, much like thepolicy in some classes withcalculators.“Teachers are excitedabout having them to doresearch and pull informationup,” Mrs. Hott explained.The superintendentbelieves the new policy alsowill decrease disciplineissues related to cell phones.School staff “spend a lotof time taking cell phonesaway from students and callingparents to come and pickup the phones,” Mrs. Hottsaid.“And there should be lesssneaking into the bathroomto text,” she added.In a related action, theboard approved Jason Duganto be hired as the technologycoordinator for the district, ata salary of $72,700, effectiveAugust 1.Mr. Dugan, who previouslyserved with GibsonburgSchools, is excited forSpringfield to become a“BYOD” district–“bringyour own device.”A graduate of MaumeeHigh School and the Universityof Toledo, he helpedGibsonburg improve technologyuse in education, such asrecordings of teacher lecturesposted on-line and computerprojectors in each classroom.Mr. Dugan said he supportsthe proposed policy forelectronic devices and witnessedhow well studentsworked with them in Gibsonburgclasses.“They’re using them tocollaborate with each other,”he explained, and agreed thatdiscipline issues decreasedconcerning cell phones.Mrs. Hott said that Mr.Dugan’s position is beingfunded due to a maintenancePlease turn to page 2➧(MIG) and FCAW (flux-colored)welding processes inmultiple configurations andpositions.Additionally, the systemmimics welding environments,including a simulatedwelding booth training, aworking plant and a militaryinstallation. The realistic,hands-on training experienceis designed to complementactual training conductedwithin welding booths.During the welding simulation,participants wear aVR Welding Helmet, whichfeatures internal monitorsthat immerse them in the virtualenvironment.To make the scenario asrealistic as possible, studentsare required to wear glovesand other protective equipmentwhile they work,explained Mr. Siravo.As students work, they“will hear and see the weld,”he said, adding that instructorsalso can watch the student’sprogress on a monitorthat sits atop the system.When a student completesa technique, his performanceis measured through sensorsin the hand-held VR WeldingGun.Detailed informationabout the student’s techniquefor each pass is scored in theareas of position, arc length,work angle, travel angle andtravel speed. The score isthen posted on the monitor.Please turn to page 2➧Journal readers are everywhereFrom there to here, from here to there, Journal readers are everywhere.The staff invites readers to submit photos of themselves or others readingthe paper where ever they may travel, whether it is in Holland, Michigan orHolland, Minnesota.The photograph was taken at Community Homecoming Park and althoughthese students may have not traveled very far, their coaches did.The young soccer players took part in the Challenger British Soccer Campheld last week at the park. The coaches were from various parts of England.Students learned several soccer tricks and had many great matches. For someof the coaches, this was their first visit to the United States, and they received avery warm welcome from the young athletes and their host families.Readers and advertisers are encouraged to submit photos of themselvesreading the paper. Try to include a familiar background. For example, thePrecipice Trail makes an interesting backdrop for a reader at Acadia NationalPark, Maine.Photos may be submitted by e-mail to editor@hollandsfj.us or by mail toThe Journal, 117 East Second Street, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. If photos aresent by mail and need to be returned, please include a self-addressed, stampedenvelope.Please note the name of the person(s) in the photo and theirhometown/business as well as any other details you may want to add about thetrip.From there to here, from here to there, Journal readers areeverywhere.The staff invites readers to submit photos of themselves orothers reading the paper where ever they may travel, whetherit is in Paris, France or Paris, Texas.Joe Schmidt and his son Dan recently returned from the43rd Comic-Con International in San Diego, California. Theannual event is attended by 140,000 devoted fans of comicbooks, science fiction and related TV shows, movies andbooks, explained Mr. Schmidt.Along with panels, seminars and workshops with comicbook professionals, there also are previews of upcoming featurefilms and Hollywood stars on hand promoting these newprojects. Comic-Con includes portfolio review sessions withtop comic book and video game companies, the Comic-ConInternational Independent Film Festival and evening eventssuch as awards ceremonies and the Masquerade, a costumecontest, he said.“The five-day convention is a place where geeks can begeeks without being looked at funny,” he added.Above, flanking two Star Wars Storm Troopers, are DanSchmidt, left, and Joe Schmidt, right. The group is standing infront of the San Diego Convention Center.“We had a great time, and we got to see a number ofComic-Con only exclusive previews and meet a number offilm, TV and video game actors and professionals,” said Mr.Schmidt.Readers and advertisers are encouraged to submit photos ofthemselves reading the paper. Try to include a familiar background.For example, the Mark Twain house makes an interestingbackdrop for a reader at Hartford, Connecticut.Photos may be submitted by e-mail to editor@hollandsfj.usor by mail to The Journal, 117 East Second Street, Perrysburg,Ohio 43551. If photos are sent by mail and need to bereturned, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.Please note the name of the person(s) in the photo and theirhometown/business as well as any other details you may wantto add about the trip.

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It isbest to investigate the companybefore applying for anywork at home position.(This notice is a public serviceof the Welch Publishing Co.)PUBLISHER’S NOTICEAll real estate advertising inthis newspaper is subject to theFederal Fair Housing Act whichmakes it illegal to advertise “anypreference, limitation or discriminationbased on race, color,religion, sex, handicap, familialstatus or national origin, or intentionto make any such preference,limitation ordiscrimination.” Familial statusincludes children under the ageof 18 living with parents or legalcustodians, pregnant women andpeople securing custody of childrenunder 18. This newspaperwill not knowingly accept anyadvertising for real estate whichis in violation of the law. Ourreaders are hereby informed thatall dwellings advertised in thisnewspaper are available on anequal opportunity basis. Call theFair Housing Center, 243-6163,before you run your advertisement.To complain of discriminationcall HUD toll-free at1-800-669-9777. The toll-freetelephone number forthe hearing impaired is1-800-927-9275.Have anews tip?Do you have an ideafor a good story in theHolland/Springfieldcommunity?Call the Journal at419-874-4491 or send ane-mail with your news toeditor@hollandsfj.us.Outdoor community worshipservice set for Sun., August 5A community worshipservice will be held Sunday,August 5, at 10:30 a.m., atStrawberry Acres Park. TheRev. Keith Simpson, of HollandFree Methodist Church,will be the speaker. JennyThompson, of the DwellingPlace, will share a messagefor children, and a joint worshipteam from The DwellingPlace, Maumee Valley andTimberlake will participate.First Baptist Church on Holland/Sylvaniawill participatein the service and help withfood.The community is invitedto attend. Following theservice will be a corn holetourney, lunch and dodgeball.Lutheran Village at Wolf Creekto hold open house eventsLutheran Village at WolfCreek will hold an openhouse for its Creekside independentliving onWednesday, August 8, andSaturday, August 18, from 1to 3 p.m.An open house will beheld Tuesday, August 21,from 1 to 3 p.m., in the assistedliving facility.Personal tours of the oneand two bedroom apartmentswill be offered.Staff members will beavailable to answer questions.Lutheran Village at WolfCreek serves all faiths and isa ministry of LutheranHomes Society in partnershipwith St. Luke’s Hospital.The facility is located at2001 Perrysburg-HollandRoad.For more information,call 419-861-5624.Holland Free Methodist Churchto host back-to-school eventA Back to School Eventwill be held Wednesday, August8, from 5 to 8 p.m., atHolland Free MethodistChurch, 6605 Angola Road,Holland.Activities for students inpreschool through fifth gradeinclude a bouncy house andinflatable slide, manicuresand face painting and a caftproject.Each student will get a tripto the HFM School SupplyStore. Each student in grades1 to 8 will receive free basicschool supplies while supplieslast.There will be activities forthe entire family to enjoy, includinga free dinner from 5to 7 p.m.For more information, callthe church at 419-865-4640.Holland SpringfieldCommunityCalendarTo include your organization’s activities in this calendar,drop off the details in the Journal’s drop box at the HollandBranch Library, or mail them to the Journal, 117 EastSecond Street, PO Box 267, Perrysburg, Ohio 43552. Orsend an e-mail, with the date, time and location, to editor@hollandsfj.us.The deadline for the weekly calendar isThursday at noon.Wednesday, August 19:00 a.m. Holland Senior Center, at the Lodge atStrawberry Acres, 950 South McCordRoad until 2 p.m. Lunch at 11:30 a.m.Reservations due by noon on Mondays.Call 419-865-7104 for reservations orinformation. Other activities available.10:00 a.m. Frog Town Low Vision Support Group atthe Ability Center, 5605 Monroe Street.Open to the public. New memberswelcome. Call 419-867-1940 forinformation.11:00 a.m. Compass Club at the Black Pearl, 4630Heatherdowns Boulevard. New membersOwelcome.11:30 a.m. Weight Loss Support Group at 1440Waterville-Monclova Road in Waterville.Call 419-878-8823 to register.Thursday, August 211:30 a.m. Boomers Resource Network until 1 p.m.See www.boomersrn.com for details orcall 419-865-8503.7:00 p.m. Dance lessons at Joseph W. DiehnAmerican Legion Post 468, 5580Centennial Road in Sylvania. 419-882-9080.Friday, August 312:00 p.m. Holland-Springfield Rotary at LutheranVillage at Wolf Creek, 2001 Perrysburg-Holland Road.5:00 p.m. All-you-care-to-eat fish dinner and moreat Conn-Weissenberger American Legion,2020 West Alexis Road, until 7 p.m.7:00 p.m. Dance at Joseph W. Diehn AmericanLegion Post 468, 5580 Centennial Roadin Sylvania. 419-882- 9080.Saturday, August 410:00 a.m. Thrift Shop at Village Meadows, VillageMeadows Drive off McCord Road until 2p.m. Donations accepted. Call 419-866-0227 for information.Sunday, August 55:00 p.m. Survivors Network of those Abused byPriests (S.N.A.P.) support group meetingheld the first Sunday of every month, 5-7p.m., at 577 Foundation, 577 East FrontStreet in Perrysburg. For moreinformation, call 419-340-6459 or sendan e-mail to tole dosnap@gmail.com.Monday, August 611:00 a.m. Lunch at Conn-Weissenberger AmericanLegion, 2020 West Alexis Road, until 1p.m.7:00 p.m. Springfield Township Trustees at thetownship hall, 7617 Angola Road.Tuesday, August 79:30 a.m. Lucas County Commissioners at theLucas County Office Building, OneGovernment Center, Toledo.10:00 a.m. Thrift Shop at Village Meadows, VillageMeadows Drive off McCord Road until 2p.m. Donations accepted. Call 419-866-0227 for information.2:00 p.m. Lucas County Commissioners(department reports and hearings orgrievance hearings) at the Lucas CountyOffice Building, One Government Center,Toledo.3:00 p.m. Ecumenical bereavement support group atSt. Patrick of Heatherdowns, 4201Heatherdowns Boulevard.7:30 p.m. Holland Village Council at the MunicipalBuilding meeting rooms, 1245 ClarionAvenue.1:00 p.m. Free seminar, “Renal Failure and How itAffects the Elderly” at Lutheran Villageat Wolf Creek, 2001 Perrysburg-HollandRoad in Holland.HOLLAND-SPRINGFIELD JOURNAL — July 31, 2012 — Page 3“corner of Angola & Albon”8201 Angola Roadwww.aplacetomeetgod.org419-867-7794Join us Sunday morningat 10 a.m.Classes for the kids.PROVIDENCELUTHERAN CHURCH8131 Airport Highway(corner Albon and Airport)Holland, Ohio 43528(419) 865-4548SATURDAY5:00 p.m. - Blended Servicewith CommunionSUNDAY8:00 a.m. - Traditional Service9:28 a.m. - Praise Service10:45 a.m. - TraditionalService~Communion offered everyfirst and third Sundays.~A nursery is provided atthe 9:28 and 10:45 a.m. services.~Faith Trek every Sunday(for kids 3 years old throughsixth grade) 9:28 to 10:30 a.m.~Fellowship Time andSnack Shack 10:15 to 10:45a.m.LIVING FAITHUMC1240 Columbus Ave.Holland, OH 43528419-865-3943www.Livingfaithumc.orgSUNDAYSunday School - 9:15 a.m. -Adult Sunday School, KidsTime (3 years old-5th grade)Morning Worship - 10:30a.m. - Live Big (3 year olds-5thgrade)Coffee and Doughnut Fellowship- 10:00-10:30 a.m.TUESDAYKids Time - 3:45-5:30(grades K-5) - Tutoring, snacksand recreation.WEDNESDAYPotluck - 5 p.m.THURSDAYAfter School Youth Program- 2:30-5:00 p.m. (6th-12thgrades)You’re Welcome Here!Open Hearts, Open Doors,Open Minds.Pottery classesbegin in Sept.The Toledo Potters Guildwill offer pottery classes foradults and children beginningthe week of September10.Adult classes are 10weeks in length, meetingonce a week for 2-1/2 hours,with sessions offered onTuesday and Thursdayevenings.A children’s session meetsfor two hours on Wednesdaysafter school for 10 weeks.For more information or toregister, call Kelly Savino at419-536-5723, or visit theWeb site at www.toledopottersguild.org.Historic Museum,gift shop to openin Monclovaon August 10The Monclova HistoricalFoundation will host a ribboncutting ceremony on Friday,August 10, at 5 p.m., for itsnew “Principal’s Office Museumand Gift Shop.”The museum will be locatedin the Monclova CommunityCenter, 8115Monclova Road, and willshowcase many of the photos,memorabilia, and artifactsin the HistoricalFoundation’s collection.Regular museum hourswill be Tuesdays and Thursdays,from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,and select Saturdays, from 10a.m. to 2 p.m. Other hours areavailable by special request.Volunteers are needed toserve as guides for the museum;training will be provided.To volunteer, callMary at 419-861-1336.This year marks the 100thanniversary of the old MonclovaSchool, which currentlyhouses the Monclova CommunityCenter. A specialCentennial Celebration Festivalwill be held on Saturday,August 11, from 10 a.m. to 5p.m. The event will featureold-time crafters, food, theMonclova Tavern, live entertainment,and more.A parade down MonclovaRoad will begin at 11 a.m.The festival is free and opento the public.Also as part of the weeklongcelebration, a NaturalizationCeremony will beheld at the Community Centeron Thursday, August 9, at10 a.m. The public is invitedto the event to support thosewho are becoming naturalizedcitizens of the UnitedStates.IN THE CHURCH OF YOUR CHOICEADVENT LUTHERANCHURCHCorner of Sylvania Avenueand McCord RoadSylvania, OH419-882-3701Sunday Worship - 10:15 a.m.The little churchwith a big heart.CHURCHF O R T H EIMPERFECTBECAUSEWE AREIMPERFECTPEOPLETOO!WHITEHOUSE6950 Whitehouse Sq BlvdPERRYSBURG29129 Lime City RdiCAMPUS Watch Live OnlineNEW HOPECHRISTIANCHURCH(Disciples of Christ)Corner of Gardenand Holloway RoadsHolland, Ohio 43528Sunday School: 9 a.m.Worship: 10 a.m.(419) 867-1535www.newhopedisciples.comMeets at thePerrysburg YMCA(Fort Meigs Centerfor Health Promotion)13415 Eckel Junction Rd.Perrysburg, Ohio 43551Sunday Mornings 10:00 a.m.A Reformed Church Teachingthe Bible verse-by-versePastor Joe Hillrich419-356-1127covechurch@gmail.comWe would love to have youvisit with us!SATURDAYS6PMSUNDAYS9AM10:45AM12:30PMfor more info goto our website atWEST TOLEDO2600 West Sylvania AveSOUTH TOLEDO2150 South Byrne RdAttend the Church of Your ChoiceSpringfield Schools’ food tastinghelps determine fall menu itemsDave Zambo, Springfield Local School’s food servicesupervisor, recently invited elementary, middle and highschool students to participate in a food sampling to helpdetermine the district’s 2012-13 pizza vendor and a fewpotential healthy new items for district breakfast and lunchmenus.Above: Springfield High School junior Joseph Woodcasts his ballot for his favorite pizza.Below: Dorr fifth grader Jenna Butler tries somehealthy pizza.Historical Society seeks performersfor talent show in DecemberThe Holland SpringfieldSpencer Historical Society ismaking plans for a program tobe presented on December 8.The skit, “An Old FashionedHolland Christmas,” is set in aHolland, Ohio, home in theearly 1940s. A talent show isplanned to follow the skit.Anyone who is interestedin performing in the talentshow should contact the HistoricalSociety as soon as possible.Age is no limit. Singers,dancers, musicians and othersare welcome. Performancesmay be Christmas related, ifdesired. Auditions for theshow will be held in November.A gift basket raffle also isplanned to be held during theevent to benefit the scholarshipfund.For more information, callKarla Miller at 419-877-5008, or send an e-mail topanmamiller@gmail.com orcall Elaine Sneider at 419-861-4618.

Page 4 — July 31, 2012 — HOLLAND-SPRINGFIELD JOURNALGo to Owens and findyour career path.Classes ses begin Aug. 20.Apply today! owens.eduNew members invitedto join historical societyMembers of the public arenow invited to join the Holland-Springfield-SpencerHistorical Society.Members are interested inpreserving the history of thearea. The organization ismanaged and operated as acommunity club.Memberships are $15 forCall today to schedule your complimentaryRetirement Transition ConsultationPhone (419) 872-0204 | Toll Free (877) 883-1224www.CitizenAdvisory.comInvestment Advisory services are offered through Alphastar Capital Management, LLC, a SECRegistered Investment Advisor. Alphastar Capital Management, LLC and Citizen Advisory Group, Ltd.are independent entities.EveningclassSept. 10Day classOct. 1B rought to you bybusinesses, $12 for adults,and $10 for seniors and students.Meetings are held at 6:30p.m., on the fourth Thursdayof each month, and membersare welcome to attend.For more information,visit the Web sitewww.hsshs.org.Holland-Springfield-SpencerHistorical SocietyName ________________________________________Address ______________________________________City/State/Zip________________________________Phone_______________________________E-mail_______________________________I, the undersigned, having read this application and bylawsof the Holland-Springfield-Spencer Historical Society,apply for membership. I agreed to comply with all clubrules and regulations.Signature ______________________________________Dues: $15 fee for businesses, $12 for adults,$10 for senior or students.Mail registration form and fee to:HSSHS Attn: Membership ChairmanPO Box 745Holland, OH 43528#99-10-1523T1800 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee419-841-1292 or 419-866-0261, Ext. 140 • www.sctoday.eduArea residents graduate fromPenta adult education programsPenta Career CenterAdult & Continuing Educationdivision has announcedthat 49 area adults completedfull-time programs in2011-2012.The students were honoredon May 17, during aspecial graduation ceremonyat Penta. Cory Stine, directorof admissions at OwensCommunity College, wasthe guest speaker.Also participating in thegraduation ceremony wasRonald Matter, Penta superintendentand Kevin Whitlatch,the center’s director ofAdult & Continuing Education.Adults that completedfull-time programs included:Auto body collision repair–EricColeman Sr., Fostoria;Odanté Harris, Toledo;Ryan Lietaert, Monroe,Michigan; Michael Lowe,Toledo; Jerry Lugo, Findlay;Scott Sisko Jr., Toledo;Larry Traylor, Toledo, andJohnny Washington, Toledo.Automotive technology–Nickolas Adams, Toledo andTerry Pinson, Swanton.Builder, contractor andremodeler technology– AndrewAcosta, Perrysburg;Emite Davis, Toledo; PhilipHughes, Toledo; Joseph Jeffers,Toledo; RodolfoLopez, Clay Center;Omerenma Mbuko, Toledo;Michael Parraz, Toledo;Marc Robinett Sr., BowlingGreen, and WilliamsTriplett Jr., Toledo.Heating, ventilation, airconditioning/refrigeration–Nicholas Barlow, Swanton;Michael Bowlin, Toledo;Richard Carmona, Toledo;Ronald Cousino Jr., Holland;Daniel Croley, Northwood;Joshua Cutcher,Millbury; Samir Dalank,Oregon; Calvin Johnson,Toledo; Joseph Juarez, Walbridge;LeQuan McKitric,Toledo; William Metcalf,Maumee; Sean Moir,Toledo; Samer Mokdad,Toledo; Kevin Nelson, Oregon;Scott Siefert, Maumee;Jamar Winston, Toledo, andTed Zernechal, Sylvania.Welding / fabrication–Bruce Chapman, Toledo;Robert Hocking, Genoa;Kelvin Joiner, Toledo; LeviLemble, Toledo; RandyO’Dell, Deshler; AndrewPusher, Toledo; ChadRobinson, Toledo; JefferyRose - Sylvania; CentalRoss, Toledo; David Sherpinskas,Perrysburg; JoshuaSype, Oregon; JeremyWatkins, Toledo, and JosephWilliams, Toledo.Nominees sought for Penta CareerCenter Outstanding Alumni awardsPenta Career Center issearching for successful individualsfor its annual OutstandingAlumni Awards.Since its inception in 1993,these prestigious awardshave been presented to 114Penta alumni.Recipients of Penta’s2012 Outstanding AlumniAwards will be honored at abanquet at the high schoolon November 1.The Outstanding AlumniAwards are bestowed to individualswho have completeda career-technicalprogram at Penta CareerCenter (formerly known asPenta County VocationalSchool) and who are currentlyworking in a successfulcareer.Nominees must havecompleted a high school oradult education program atPenta prior to 2002.Applications for thePenta 2012 OutstandingAlumni Awards are availableby calling 419-661-6351.Applications also can bedownloaded from the PentaWeb site at www.penta careercenter.org (click on“Alumni”).The deadline for completedapplications is August30.Owens Expressbaseballtryouts setfor Friday,August 24The Owens Express baseballprogram will hold anopen tryout for anyone interestedin playing this comingyear.The tryout will be heldFriday, August 24, at 10a.m., at the Express baseballfield on the campus on OregonRoad in PerrysburgTownship.Participants must bring acopy/proof of a physical andtheir own equipment/gear.For more information,call assistant coach JohnParisho at 567-661-7936 orsend an e-mail tojohn_parisho@ owens.edu.12thAnnn ualCruiseByThe RiverCllaassicCar& CllassicMotoorcyycleShowArea studentsreceive honorsat Mercy CollegeSeven Holland residentswere named to the dean’s listand honors list for the springsemester at Mercy Collegeof Ohio.Students named to thehonors list are: NerrissaAlexander, Kelcee Gwozdz,Benjamin Packard, AlisonStraub and Wendy Wu-Layman.To be named to the honorslist a student mustachieve a graduate point averageof 3.3 or higher and beenrolled for 6-11 credithours.Students on the dean’slist are: Lauren Bailey andNicole Hassell.To be named to thedean’s list a student mustachieve a graduate point averageof 3.3 or higher and beenrolled for 12 or morecredit hours.BGSU postsdean’s listSixteen Holland residentswere named to the dean’s listfor the spring semester atBowling Green State University.They are: Alex Bahret,Amelia Hewitt, Antonio Lee,Johnathan Wilson, RebeccaWilliams, Chad Campbell,Samantha Mossing, DanielleRudnicki, Brandon Focht,Jacob Graving, Brianna Parton,Zachary Greenfield, EmilyHoelscher, Younes Safaei, DominiqueKassa and JessicaDrouillard.Mobile Mealsvolunteersneeded todeliver lunchesMobile Meals of Toledois seeking volunteer driversto deliver lunches.Volunteers are needed forregular routes and substitutionsspecifically at MedicalMutual on Sylvania Avenuenear Talmadge and GordonFood Service on Alexis Roadnear Lewis Avenue.Other pick up site locationsinclude: Mercy Campuson Jefferson Avenue,Mercy St. Charles, GreatLakes Light and Sound onHill Avenue and Arco Drive,GFS on Alexis Road andProMedica St. Luke’s Hospital.Volunteers allow MobileMeals to provide clients withnutritious meals and to assistthem in maintaining their independence.For more information,call 419-255-7806 or sendan e-mail to info@mobilemeals.org.Place your ad inthe Journal!Call 419-874-4491.Fr re ee eAdm misssio on nwww.facebook.com/owensccStudents on Action leaders present painting to SLSAt the Springfield Local Schools Board of EducationJuly general meeting, Springfield High School AssistantPrincipal Stan Joplin (also in the photo are recent graduatesKatie Metz and Kennedy Knox Sanders) accepted anoriginal Peter Max painting from the schools’ Students OnAction leaders.Sponsorships allowed four Springfield High School studentsto attend the national Jefferson Awards celebrationin Washington, D.C., where they received on behalf of theirArea residentsreceive degreesfrom CincinnatiThree Holland residentswere among students who receiveddegrees at the Universityof Cincinnati’s springcommencement ceremonies.Myla Dodson received anassociate of applied science degree.Michael Monnette receiveda bachelor of business administrationdegree.Caitlyn Scott graduatedwith a bachelor of fine arts degreefrom the College Conservatoryof Music.A 1-MILE DOG WALK AND FESTIVITIESRED, WHITE$10REGISTRATIONFEE$5 EACHADDITIONAL DOG•All Proceeds Benefitthe Northwest OhioAmerican Cancer SocietyAND BARK!SUNDAY, SEPT. 910 A.M. - 2 P.M.Noon Walkat Fort MeigsWest River Road, Perrysburg“A dog-gone good time!”FeaturingSuburban LegendTickets $40/person or Table for 8/$280Tickets must be purchased in advance at theMessenger Journal office, ACS office or South Suburban.Like us onPacker Creek PoerCustomer Appreciation Tent Event10% Off All In-Stock Poer!!Friday, Augst 3 & Satrday, Augst 49:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Reeshments Sered103 E. Eighth Steet • Genoa, Ohio • 419-855-3858•BLESSING OFTHE DOGS•VENDORS•RAFFLES•DEMONSTRATIONS•GAMES•REFRESHMENTSRed, White and Bark BBQBBQ Chicken and Rib BuffetSaturday, August 18 • 6 to 11 p.m.Carranor Hunt and Polo Club•Silent Auction•Dancing•BuffetCall 419-344-6284 for information. Sponsored by:classmates the painting (for Outstanding Service by a HighSchool in the Toledo Region).The students also presented to Board of EducationPresident Ev Harris their National Bronze Level Award forOutstanding Service by a High School (signifying theschool’s ranking by a national panel of judges as one ofthe three best high school programs in the nation), andoutlined their plans to further engage classmates in communityservice.With emcee Channel 13 News Anchor Jeff Smith•Rock and RollSuburban LegendProceeds benefit the NW Ohio American Cancer Society Bark for LifepBark for Lifeof the GreaterToledo AreaTh han nks too ourrSp pon nsor rs s!pp gNormand /AssociatesInc.Architect ct/Planners885 Commerce DrivePerrysburg, Ohio 4355151www.na-inc.comKeyBank•Corporate Housing System •Perrysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau• Sandy, Farrah, Peyton andBunny Latchem •Jim Delph •J.J. Kosmider–Sulphur Springs •Marco’s Pizza-Perrysburg•Toledo Harley-Davidson •Skotynsky Financial Group, LLC •Tom Mackin-Perrysburg City Council•Perrysburg Junior High Student Council •Kingston Residence of Perrysburg