Things are definitely warming up and that means things are “waking up”- including many creepy crawly critters. Some of the prettiest bugs ever seen are now displayed in the ICS hallway. The Immaculate Conception Catholic School of Port Clinton kindergarten class has created some cute and colorful creatures out of clay in their art classes.

The ICS annual Art Show is Saturday May 11 and Sunday May 12 in the school gymnasium after any of the weekend Masses. Art Teacher Joni Hoffman has selected all of the finalists that will be featured in the show. The pieces will be judged and the winners will be announced on Friday afternoon.

Port Clinton High School senior Alexa Haskin was awarded the Robert F. Lucas Lt. Governor Award for her leadership in the Kiwanis Club sponsored Key Club. As a Key Club member, this distinct honor is for those that go above and beyond as a leader in Key Club. Alexa created a newsletter, held monthly meetings, organized a beach cleanup, and worked with fellow Key Club members to help the Humane Society make Christmas ornaments for those less fortunate. She also helped to charter a new Key Club at Tiffin Calvert.

The Port Clinton High School Concert Band will pay tribute to “The March King”, John Philip Sousa, at their Saturday, May 18, concert. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. at the PCHS Performing Arts Center. Admission is free; however, a free will donation will be taken at the end of the concert.

Music includes something for everyone of all ages and will conclude in traditional Sousa style with the playing of “The Stars and Stripes Forever.” Felita LaRock of the U.S. Air Force Band will be the guest vocal soloist for the concert. Mr. Rod Miller, PCHS Band Director, will portray John Phillip Sousa.

Port Clinton School Superintendent Pat Adkins spoke with a group of local business leaders Wednesday morning searching out the answer as to how Port Clinton High School students and graduates are filling the job and skills needs in Ottawa County. Listening in the background is Jamie Beier Grant, Director of the Ottawa County Improvement Corporation. Photo by John Schaffner.