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Otterbein Awards honor those who give back

Back row: Otterbein President/CEO, Jill Hreben; Provider of the Year - Ottawa County Transportation Agency (OCTA) with Transit Director, Bill Lowe; OCTA Transit Manager, Diane Schimming; ONS Employee of the Year, Rock Sherer; Regional Executive Director, Tom Keith; Front row: Philanthropist of the Year, Art Soderberg; Resident Volunteer of the Year, Ruth Muntis; Community Volunteer of the Year, Bob Martin

Otterbein Homes President and CEO Jill Hreben, along with Regional Executive Director Tom Keith, recently bestowed special recognition to individuals and companies who have supported the mission of Otterbein North Shore in an exemplary manner.

Port Clinton resident Rock Sherer was named Employee of the Year for going above and beyond every day. His nominator asked residents what they thought of Sherer and they replied that he’s dependable, can always be counted on to get the job done, and do it with a good attitude and a smile.

Since 1998, not a year has gone by that resident Art Soderberg, Philanthropist of the Year, hasn’t made a charitable contribution to Otterbein North Shore. He is passionate about benevolent care and has supported it through regular giving. He has supported Otterbein partners through appreciation giving, and has made countless memorial gifts for friends and neighbors who have passed away.

Art was a strong advocate for Otterbein’s efforts to raise funds for the nursing beds, which resulted in the No. 1 Ohio ranked Jane Baker House. His personal donation was a lead gift and he assisted in with acquiring other gifts, including from The Gypsum Company where he was employed for many years. The Gypsum Foundation also made a matching gift on Art’s behalf.

Ruth Muntis was honored as Resident Volunteer of the Year for playing the piano at the Wednesday church service and during meals.

Catawba Island resident Bob Martin, was named Community Volunteer of the Year for being available to help with transportation, driving the Otterbein bus to church services and outings.

Provider of the Year was the Ottawa County Transportation Agency (OCTA) for their help in assuring Otterbein North Shore elders remain independent. Their nomination by Director of Nursing Jen Lenthe said, “whether traveling to a doctor’s appointment or taking a trip to the local store, OCTA offers ease of scheduling, unlimited availability, affordable fares, quality service, and a driving staff that truly treat the Otterbein family like their own.”

Otterbein North Shore is located at 9400 North Shore Boulevard, in Danbury Township. For more information contact Robyn Karbler at 419-798-8254. Additional information regarding Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices is available on its web site at www.otterbein.org.

CMP to hold BB gun demonstrations at 2013 Walleye Festival

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) will once again offer free BB Gun demonstrations at the 33rd Annual Walleye Festival at Port Clinton’s Waterworks Park.

Kids of all ages, including supervised kids under 18, are welcome to visit the CMP’s portable BB Gun range on the festival grounds and try their hand at some old-time marksmanship fun.

Christie Sewell, CMP General Manager, says last year’s appearance of the portable range at the festival was a first-time success.“We were excited to have so many people stop by our inflatable BB Gun range to shoot at a target for the first time or to reminisce about shooting a BB Gun when they were kids,” Sewell said.

“We are also extremely proud to have our name associated with the 2013 Walleye Festival Grand Parade. The CMP staff has always enjoyed being in the parade with our vehicles and this year’s parade will be extra-special.”

The portable range will be open to festival-goers all Memorial Day weekend long, with hours of operation 5-7 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday.

The range is completely enclosed and has two firing positions with target runners. Instructors work with shooters one-on-one to teach them shooting safety rules and marksmanship techniques using Daisy youth BB guns such as the famous Daisy Red Ryder.

The CMP hopes that some of the families who experience the BB Gun range at the festival will be encouraged to visit the organization’s 80-firing-point indoor airgun Marksmanship Center at Camp Perry, site of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials for Airgun. CMP’s Marksmanship Center is a family-friendly facility and will be open for public shooting on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the conclusion of the 2013 National Matches in July and August. The CMP also holds monthly airgun matches for sporter and precision air rifle shooters.

Thanks to its increased popularity, the CMP Marksmanship Center will be undergoing a major expansion for several months beginning this summer, adding a reception area, changing rooms for competition shooters, common areas, eating areas and larger classrooms.

Sixth Street Project

The Sixth Street Reconstruction Project has been bid and a contract awarded to Underground Utilities of Monroeville, Ohio. The work is scheduled to start at the end of May and will continue to November, 2013. The project limits, for the work on Sixth Street, are from Fulton Street to Harrison Street.

With the project now scheduled to start, there will be a public meeting for residents, businesses and stakeholders. on May 22, at 6:30 p.m. at Port Clinton City Hall, City Council Chambers, 1868 East Perry Street. At this meeting the contractor and the City’s engineering team involved with this work will be introduced. In addition the following will be discussed:

General overview of the project
Contractor schedule
Maintenance of Traffic / Detour (local access only)
Access to your property
Public and emergency services
Safety
Special needs /Events
Project communication and Notices
Questions

Lakevue Marina Kayak Demo Day to benefit the Ottawa County Humane Society

When: Sunday, June 2n d 2013 from 11-?
Cost: $20 per person. All proceeds go to the Ottawa County Humane Society.
Where: Lakevue Marina- 8549 N. Shore Blvd. Lakeside, Ohio 43440
What: A fun day to try every kayak in our fleet. You can peddle, paddle, sail, and fish with these kayaks. Representatives from Hobie Kayak will be on hand to answer questions. Hot dogs and Brats will be served.
For more info contact Jodi at 419-297-6477 or Tony at 419-798-5221

Graduation is the first milestone on KC’s path to success

Kayla Leigh Davis, who prefers to be called KC, has an exciting month ahead of her. She is finishing her senior year at Port Clinton High School and will be graduating with the Class of 2013.

KC lives in Port Clinton with her mom, Cris Magrum, and her dog Lilly. She is active in the county REC program, with her church and is looking forward to the Williams Syndrome Walk in Perrysburg. As a member of the Williams Syndrome community, KC has been active in the Toledo area group activities and camps.

This year has been a successful one for KC as she received Merit Honor Roll status and has enjoyed her final year of school. According to KC the best part of senior year was reading “The Hunger Games” in senior English.

Her future plans include a third summer working with the Bridges to Transition program for teens. For the past two summers she had been placed at Otterbein Living, a senior care facility and retirement community in Lakeside-Marblehead. She would like to have permanent placement there as KC has determined she would like a career in elder-care. KC has also been employed at Erie Islands Resort.

After graduation KC will be enrolling in college, seeking a degree in elder-care. She is still deciding on whether or not she will be on campus or taking courses online. KC is looking at either Firelands BGSU or Terra Community College. KC has a kind heart and loves working with older people and toddlers. Her sunny smile and ability to make people feel valued will ensure her success in the workplace. Best wishes to KC and congratulations on achieving this milestone.