Make a difference
A big HSOC thanks goes to the employees of Key Bank for stopping by the Humane Society on May 24 and helping out for their “Neighbors Make The Difference” program. In addition to playing with the animals, the employees walked dogs, brushed cats and helped with some of the general cleaning. They paused a minute to pose with one of the shelter members, Wiggins. Pictured from left to right are: Jackie Sabo, Diane Bascone, Amy Wither, Stephani Preston, Barb Hope and Tim Ott. The animals really appreciated your efforts!
Humane Society of Ottawa County

Easter thanks
The City of Port Clinton would like to say thank you to the businesses and the individuals who donated for the 2012 Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza. Thank you to Wendy’s, The Elks Lodge, Community Markets, Miller Boat Line, Bennett Enterprises (Big Boy’s), Piccadilly Circus, Eagles Ladies Auxiliary, PC Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 79, PC Deca, Jet Express, Uncle Fatty’s Tattoo Studio, Walmart, Pizza House, Crosswinds, Island Adventures, Rock Ledge Inn, Drawbridge Marina & Shore Nuf, Marco’s, Mike Snider, Kristi Mitchell, Larry Hartlaub, Brittany Lane, Debbie Hymore-Tester, Snip & Sharon Snider, and Arlene Irick for all of you donations. Also thank to Tracy & Terry Colston, Mary Jo Scott, Rachelle Pine, Tara Crump, Stone Scott, Leo Alvarado, Nikki Bogard, Mike Snider, Rachel Klimentov, Danielle Droege, Michael Leone and Suzie Leone for the time that you donated by stuffing eggs or by helping the day of the hunt. The help from these individuals and businesses are what made this year’s Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza a great success so thank you.
City of Port Clinton

Here’s to All Volunteers
“Here’s to all volunteers, those dedicated people who believe in all work and no pay,” penned speechwriter Robert Orben.
This National Volunteer Week, April 15-21, we at the Greater Toledo Area Chapter are celebrating our own dedicated volunteers and partners, the people who make the American Red Cross run.
Our volunteers bring food, shelter, comfort and hope to hundreds of local families faced with rebuilding after fires, tornadoes and flooding each year.
Volunteers provide services to members of the military, veterans and their families, including communications linking military members to their loved ones during an emergency.
Red Cross volunteers teach first aid, CPR, swimming, babysitting and other health and safety courses. They staff community fairs to encourage their neighbors to learn these lifesaving skills and organize celebrations to recognize people who use their Red Cross training to save lives.
If you’re looking to serve your community, become a Red Cross volunteer. Right now the Greater Toledo Area Chapter especially needs people who are interested in providing relief to individuals displaced by local and national disasters. To volunteer, contact us at 419-329-2900 or visit www.redcrosstoledo.org.
Tim Yenrick, Executive Director
American Red Cross — Greater Toledo Area Chapter

Sheriff’s Association
Many residents of Ottawa County have recently received, or will soon receive, a mailing from the Buckeye State Sheriff’s Association. Ths mailing has my name attached to it and requests your becoming a member of the BSSA for the 2012 membership year.
I would like to let the citizens of Ottawa County know that the Buckeye State Sheriff’s Association is an organization that does a great deal for sheriffs within the state of Ohio, as well as all county sheriff’s offices.
BSSA offers sheriffs, deputies and civilian employees of sheriff’s offices up-to-date training of many key law enforcement components that are crucial in our ability to perform our duties properly. It also offers constant updated information on changes within legislation, legal updates, law enforcement issues within the state of Ohio and upcoming training available in other venues. Another key benefit to sheriffs and sheriff’s office employees is that BSSA provides a lobbyist within the statehouse who fights for law enforcement rights, sheriff’s office authority and laws to protect our citizens that keep our communities safe.
I strongly endorse the Buckeye State Sheriff’s Association and I am proud to be a member. However, this letter is not asking anyone to join, contribute or endorse BSSA. This letter is just being submitted to let each of you know that the letter from BSSA is not a scam and is a legitimate request.
As with any questionable mailing, I invite all citizens to check with our office regarding the validity of the mailing. You may contact dispatch at 419-74-4404 or call my direct line at 419-734-6877.
Sheriff Stephen Levorchick

Never forget
This spring marks the 70th anniversary of the fall of Bataan and Corregidor. On Dec. 7, 1941, the world was shocked by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and mere hours later the Japanese bombed Manila, Guam, Wake and other sites in the Pacific forcing the United States and her allies to declare war on Japan.

Castle or bunker?
It’s been said that a man’s home is his castle. I’m wondering about that … especially if you live in the east end of Port Clinton. It may be that a sound-proof bunker would be more appropriate.