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The Longest Day, Alzheimers Fundraiser - June 21
The Longest Day is a team event to raise funds and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association. Held annually on the summer solstice, the duration of this sunrise to sunset event symbolizes the challenging journey of those living with the disease and their caregivers. Teams are encouraged to create their own experience as they fund raise
and participate in an activity they love to honor someone facing the disease. To
learn more and to get involved go to www.alz.org.
Enjoy A Sunset Cruise On Lake Erie
Tickets are now on sale for the July 9th Sunset Cruise on the Jet Express. The sightseeing cruise will depart Port Clinton at 7:30pm and cruise past the Catawba shoreline, Marblehead and the historic lighthouse...then continue on past the islands of Kelleys, Rattlesnake, Sugar, Green and the Bass Islands before enjoying the sunset on the way back into Port Clinton. Guests will be traveling at high speed to reach the different points of interest and then slow down to enjoy the sights.
Signature hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar with top shelf cocktails and wine will be featured. The cost is $40 per person or $70 per couple. This truly unique cruise is sponsored by the Jet Express and benefits the Port Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce. RSVP to the Port Clinton Area Chamber at 419.734.5503.
175th Anniversary Book Planned By Historical Society
The Ottawa County Historical Society is taking on the first comprehensive telling of the story of Ottawa County in over a century, in commemoration of the County’s 175th anniversary. The book project got a boost from the Ottawa County Community Foundation recently with an underwriting commitment of $10,000. Foundation officers Joy Roth and Dr. Derrill ‘Hab’ Hablitzel presented a large facsimile of the check to OCHS vice president Rich Norgard
and project chair Patrick O’Keeffe at the Bob Armbruster Plaza behind Ida Rupp Library. The monies come from the estate of Earl J. Johnson, a prominent Ottawa County school superintendent, farmer, and early Community Foundation board member from Williston, who died in 2012, at the age of 101.
Rich Norgard, Patrick O’Keeffe, Dr. Derrill Hablitzel and Joy Roth
OCHS president Paul Moon says he is gratified with the response so far for underwriting the 175 year history, and that it has been “satisfying and generous, but by no means complete.” The Society needs underwriting of at least $25,000 to launch the publishing process.
The OCHS has been involved in a number of successful publications. This publication is expected to be available in the spring of 2016. For more information about the OCHS, go to www.keepers.house
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