Teachers at Port Clinton Middle School are planning a helpful evening for parents to learn about the Connected Mathematics Program.
From 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, parents will learn how to help their child with math and enjoy pizza and beverages. There will also be free childcare services available.  Parents will get tips about model class instruction and instructional games as they pertain to the math curriculum. Interactive web-based applications will also be demonstrated including a helpful online Parent Support Center for Connected Math. 
PCMS math instructors John Hazzard, Sarah Piskos, Erica Laughlin, Karol Smercina, Diane Zam and Ron Aukerman have coordinated the event. For questions, call Aukerman at Port Clinton Middle School, 419-734-4448.

Port Clinton High School marketing students will be kept busy this year securing sponsorships from local businesses to attend the DECA Central Region Conference in Chicago in December. The 2010-11 DECA members have set a goal of $4,500 to help defray the cost of the conference and to purchase new DECA blazers worn during competition. Students have been issued an “Apprentice” challenge — putting guys vs. girls — to see which group can raise the most money.
There are three sponsorship levels: gold — $100, silver — $65 and bronze —$35. Sponsorship forms are available at the school board office, high school main office and online at: www.pccsd.net look for DECA fundraising under the district news. Forms can also be obtained by calling Bill Hollister, DECA Advisor at 419-260-9068.

Clay Center Corp
• 8-18-10 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Joseph E. Sprauer, 305 Fourth St., $12,000.

Rocky Ridge Corp
• 8-20-10 CitiCorp Trust Bank to Rachelle L. Arias, 1106 N. Main St., $15,000.

The Women’s Golf Association of the Catawba Island Club held its member/guest event “Putt’n On The Ritz,” on Thursday, Aug. 19. Ninety eight players made up the field on a glorious summer day. The black and white and “glitz” theme was carried out in eveyone’s attire and decorations. The team of Evelyn Albrect, Brigitte Seuffert, Linda Velliquette and Linda Fenhrich took first place. Carolyn Mackey, Jeanne Gottron, Joyce Davis and Evie Dean took second.