A parade is forming at Ida Rupp Public Library at 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21. Parades are lots of fun to watch and participate in. This program offers ideas on how to create a make-believe parade complete with “floats,” music and marching by using books, songs, props and parade-related activities. 

What happens at the library at night? Your stuffed animal will find out for you. Come to Ida Rupp Public Library for a bedtime story with your animal and tuck them in to spend the night. Come back on Saturday morning to see what fun your furry friends had while you were sleeping. 
Bedtime story and drop off is at 5 p.m. Friday, June 22. Pick up your animal and pictures by 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 23.

The Oak Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers for the annual Independence Day Celebration on July 3. Individuals are needed to help with ID checking, beer sales, 50/50 and glow necklace sales.
If you are interested in volunteering, call the chamber office at 419-898-0479 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

“The grand opening of Marblehead’s newest place to pamper your pet has opened with a flourish thanks to The Marblehead Peninsula Chamber of Commerce,” said owner Cheri Cunningham. She has been grooming dogs and cats since March 6 at the storefront located in the Cube Smart Strip Mall located between Canoe Club Restaurant and Fort Firelands at 5681 E. Harbor Road. 
“Neighboring businesses have been very kind and supportive,” said Cunningham, “I can’t say enough kind words about Iris at Golden I Jewelry and Design and Jeanette Cox in the Cube Smart Office. The Peninsula Chamber goes out of its way to publicize and spread the word about any effort to enhance shopping and convenience here in the area.”

Did you realize you can go to camp on an island? You can! Each summer, youth from across the state travel to this camp which is located on Kelleys Island. Did you realize youth do NOT need to be 4-H members to attend 4-H camp? It’s true!
Organized camping is more than mosquito bites and soggy tennis shoes. Camp is an important “learning laboratory” where children develop life skills, such as responsibility, decision making, getting along with others, cooperation, leadership and increased self-esteem. 

Students receiving academic honors and named to the Dean’s List at Terra State Community College for Spring Semester met the requirements for this honor by carrying 12 or more credit hours and achieving a grade point average of at least 3.50. Locals are:
• Elmore — Ruben Cardenas and Cortney Trebus
• Genoa — Richard Tapia
• Marblehead — Natalie Holmes, Jennifer Morgan and Nathaniel Phelps  



Covenant Harbor senior apartment community, located at 240 Finke Road in Oak Harbor, will be hosting a health fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, June 15. The health fair, presented by Lutheran Homes Society and Heritage Health Care, is free and open to the public.
This community event will include blood pressure checks, blood sugar screenings, hearing tests, and other health information at no cost. Numerous local health care service providers will be represented, and tours of the senior community and light refreshments will be available at the event.
For information, contact Katie Perry, Covenant Harbor Service Coordinator, at 419-898-1469.  Covenant Harbor is a ministry of Lutheran Homes Society that provides housing and services for seniors age 62 or older.

Otterbein Homes President and CEO, Jill Hreben, along with Otterbein North Shore Executive Tom Keith, recently bestowed special recognition to individuals and companies who have gone above and beyond to support the mission of the retirement community.
Port Clinton resident, Kim Jones, was named Employee of the Year for her “efficiency, honesty, patience, dependibility and general good humor.” As business office manager, Jones is responsible for maintaining daily office operations and managing Human Resources.
Lakeside resident Joyce Edwards was named Community Volunteer of the Year, for her “years of lovingly and faithfully” escorting ladies from Assisted Living to the beauty shop every Wednesday morning.
For the second year, Beth Infield was honored as Resident Volunteer of the Year for her enthusiastic work throughout the community. It’s not unusual to see Infield passing out mail or in the dining room with a colorful apron on assisting the dietary staff.

Gem Beach Rocks V is fast approaching. Gather with friends from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, on the shores of Lake Erie at Gem Beach on Catawba Island to enjoy a day filled with music, food and cold beverages.    
Co-chairmen are John Schaffner and Greg Peiffer, both talented print and radio broadcasters for more than 30 years.
The headliner band is Pumpin Ethyl who will perform along with The Roadhouse Band from Cleveland, one of the hottest bands for all the Bike Rallies; Ronnie Howard with Cruisin;’ and the old guys that still rock, The Lounge Lizards. The event will be jam packed with classic rock ’n’ roll music all day.

Grade 5
• High Honor Roll — Julia Clapper*, Gretta Griesbach*, Cassie Klaehn*, Charleigh Steinbrick*, Tug Tibbels*
• Honor Roll — Addison Barta, Nathan Borgio, Haley Clemons, Ryan Gwin, Brooke Hoffman, Kyndra Koenig, Daleigh Lerch, David Mesnard, Sam Perram, Kalee Rakosky, Ben Strnad
• Merit Roll — Hailea Crownover, Madison Dunlap, Jocelyn Morin, Hannah Polanco, Janessa Shortridge, Noah Stys