Ferguson Gallery’s 14th annual open house is Nov. 16-18, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. -6 p.m. and Sunday 10-5 p.m.
In addition to the four showrooms of art glass, paintings, antiques, crafts and jewelry, the Gallery will have a variety of in-house specials and activities, snacks and beverages. Ferguson Gallery is the exclusive dealer in the area for Chamilia, Crislu and Kameleon jewelry.
Cary Ferguson and Cary Ferguson Jr. will be working in the studio, demonstrating how they create works of art in glass and crystal. The artists will be making the 2012 “Waves of Joy” ornament. Each ornament is hand blown in the studio, signed, dated and numbered.
Ferguson Gallery is open seven days a week until Christmas, Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For further information, call 419-734-0600 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

The Chambers of Commerce Bright Stars for 2012 were recognized on Thursday, Oct. 25,  at the Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland.
Over 50 chambers of commerce across northern Ohio nominated a person from their chamber as their “Bright Star,” to recognize a chamber member who has “made a significant impact on the chamber through membership, retention, sponsorship, economic development, operations and/or education.”  Each Bright Star is an active chamber member for no less than two years and is likely to be an unsung hero or a dedicated behind-the-scenes volunteer.
 Judi Halstead with Integrity Productions is the Port Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Bright Star 2012.  Halstead accepted her certificate and trophy from Tony Gallo, NOACC Chairman and Director of Business Development for Lorain County Chamber, at the presentation.
“When you think Bright Star, the PC Chamber immediately thinks of Judi Halstead. She exemplifies integrity in all aspects of her life including her willingness to proactively promote membership, to support Chamber programs, and to give 110% by volunteering with every event and activity.  Her positive attitude is contagious!” stated Laura Schlachter, President of the Port Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce.

            The Magruder Hospital Board of Trustees Chairman, Paul Druckenmiller, has announced that Todd Almendinger, the current Vice-President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer at Magruder, has been appointed Interim CEO of the hospital.

Lake Erie Shores & Islands®, the destination marketing organization for travel and tourism in Erie and Ottawa counties, was recently awarded for their advertising and marketing campaigns. 

Allen Township
    10-16-12 David L .and Amy M. Satkowski to Sydney E. Stieben, 22257 West Curtice Road, $103,500.
Bay Township
    10-16-12 James B. and Brenda J. MacDonald to Brad J. and Mona L. Whalen, 679 South Northstar Place, $230,000.
    10-18-12 Ellen R. Golvach to Thomas J. Konwinski, Sr., 735 Streeter Road, $50,000.
Benton Township
    10-17-12 Darles J. Zunk to John Gradel & Sons Farms, Inc, North Elliston Trowbridge Road, new split $219,756.
    10-17-12 Dorothy A. Young to Kurt T. Sabo, 6497 North Elliston Trowbridge Road, $16,000.
    10-18-12 Dennis C. and Judith A. Vine to Ronald J. and Mary Margaret Bosch, West Toussaint North, vacant land $1,000.
 Carroll Township
    10-19-12 Ralph M. Hagman to Paul T. Websret III, 9719 West Hollywood Drive,$287,000.
Catawba Township
    10-15-12 Chester T. Freeman to HJC Land Company LLC, 3306 North Stonehouse Drive, $178,000.
    10-16-12 Luther M. Dick to Orville E. Williams and J. Kristopher Shope, 821 NE Catawba Road, $111,000.
    10-19-12 Sky Trust to Scott C. and Margaret L. Doty, 2743 East Sand Road, $318,000.
Danbury Township
    10-15-12 David R. and Stephanie M. Walls to Christopher and Jacquelyn Ayres, 181 Hidden Beach Drive, $63,000.
    10-16-12 Glenn J. and Judy G. Matejka to Anthony M. and Nancy J. Pinzone, 1851 North Fernwood Drive, $217,000.
    10-18-12 5831 SR 163 LLC to Kenneth and Betty Prahl, 5831 State Route 163 Unit C7, $60,000.
Erie Township
    10-15-12 Dan and Deborah J. Penn to Janice Snyder, 3770 West Vickery Road, $40,000.
Marblehead Corp
    10-15-12 Bay Point Acquisitions LLC to Cynthia L. Didado, 150 Bay Breeze Drive, $291,750.
    10-15-12 Bay Point Acquisition LLC to Rhonda A. Didado, 154 Bay Breeze Drive, $291,750.
    10-15-12 Joseph A. and Lynn J. Majce and W. Bernard and Louann V. Bauman to Patrick J. and Treva L. Donnally, 11110 Lakeland Drive, $203,333.
Oak Harbor Corp
    10-18-12 Lisa Shiets-King to James A. and Elaine R. Donich, 421 Country Meadows Drive, $153,450.
Port Clinton City
    10-15-12 First Federal Savings to Shane Blessing, 414 Harrison Street, $12,500.
    10-15-12 Eric and Gauk Schriver to William Imblum, 509 Lakeshore Drive, Unit E-24, $115,000.
    10-17-12 Linda C. Herres to Mark and Heidi Osborne, 1103 Jackson Street, $130,000.
    10-18-12 Frank W. Reinheimer to Edward Fitzgerald, 1,2013 acres Lakeshore Drive, $27,255.
    10-18-12 Sunshine Resorts LLC to Edward Fitzgerald, 306 West Lakeshore Drive, $154,545.
    10-19-12 Jeremy M. Gonzales to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, 316 Superior Court, $26,667.
    10-19-12 Charles Rolland Whiting to Darrell Wayne Whiting, 330 East Fourth Street, $35,000.
Put In Bay Corp
    10-17-12 Cristina Brubaker to Michael D. and Peggy N. Russell, 11 Bath Street, $255,000.
Put In Bay Village School
    10-19-12 Put in Bay Homes LLC to Commador Resorts Inc, 1500 Put In Bay Road,$120,000.
Salem Township
    10-19-12 Donald W. Kohli to Sally Moffo, 781 North Toussaint South, $73,500.