North Coast Parent News | March 2014

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Bill Derivan - Advertising Executive My favorite teacher was probably Dr. Gremler, a marketing professor at Bowling Green State University. I took his services marketing class my senior year and initially hated it, but by the end of the semester I had grown to really enjoy the class. As a result of some interesting assignments and the way he always challenged his students I learned much more than I had expected.

Vicki Theobald - Advertising Executive Even though I received my first "spanking" from her, my favorite teacher was my 3rd grade English teacher, Mrs. Hale. She made learning fun each and every day, all except for that one time (and I deserved it)!

Michelle Biers - Billing/Customer Service The teacher that sticks out in my mind and made a long lasting impact on me was my 4th grade teacher Mrs. Pope. She was always there for me even years after I had her, she was like a second mom to me. Great role model, teacher and friend. She really cared about her students.

Mark Schaffner - Graphic Design My favorite teacher was my second grade teacher, Mrs. White. She moved away soon after I moved on to third grade, but I always had great memories of her going out of her way to make school fun. She would read Wayside School books to us and even play her guitar and sing. I know that everyone in her class really loved her and it was the most fun I think I ever had in school.

Farin Blackburn - Graphic DesignMy favorite professor in college was my Illustration professor, Doug Goldsmith. Not only did he have the same first name as my dad (& make rad cookies) but he inspired me to be the illustrator and designer I am today. He told you how it was... whether it was the worst thing he has ever seen or the greatest. Learning comes from knowing what you are doing wrong or right, he taught me that if it wasn't right the first time it will be eventually.

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Braden Greer and his snowman!

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Make ice cream out of snow!This season we have definitely gotten our fair share of snowfall. Instead

of dreading the next snow day, embrace it and make a tasty treat out of the fluffy snow.

Ingredients (makes 8 servings):1 gallon of snow1 cup of white sugar1 tablespoon of vanilla extract2 cups of milk

When the snow starts to fall, place a large, clean bowl or bucket outside and collect the fresh flakes as they fall. After a gallon of snow is collected, stir in the sugar and vanilla to taste. Then stir in enough milk for the consistency that is desired. Serve at once so your ice cream doesn’t melt!

Have your class at the Theatre this summer! The Sandusky State Theatre is opening its doors to workshops, classes and hobbyists! To discuss your opportunity call the Theatre for details!

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ON FRONT STREET IN FREMONT IS A UNIQUE ANTIQUE AND GIFT STORE. OWNER KASSI STOTZ SPECIALIZES IN RECYCLING USED FURNITURE, SOMETIMES RETURNING A PIECE TO ITS FORMER GLORY AND SOME-TIMES GIVING IT A WHOLE NEW COLOR AND PERSONALITY.

White Birch opened early last summer. Owner/entrepreneur Kassi grew up in Fremont, graduated with an MBA from Ohio State University, and worked in the business world for several years. She soon realized “that I needed to start growing my very own dreams” by running her own business and returned home to Fremont. “I have always enjoyed Fremont, but since opening the store I believe that I just may have fallen in love with this small town of mine and the wonderful people who call it home. I am endlessly in awe of all the people that come into the store that I never knew. You think you know every-body until you open your own business. To avoid being too wordy, let me just say that I have enjoyed every second of the past 7 months and am grateful for everyone that has been supportive of my endeavor.”

The address for White Birch Gifting Company & Antiques is 216 South Front Street, Fremont, 43420. The phone number is 419-680-6095. To see photos of their gift items and restored antiques, check their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/stotzkassi3. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10-3 p.m.

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Anita Miller of Marblehead went to Perfect Color Hair and Tan in Port Clinton for her mommy makeover.

Nominated by a friend of the family, Anita, a mother of two, Kristal, 2, and Chelseigh, who turned 1 on March 1, received a color, cut and pedicure thanks to Roseann Hickman. When Anita came into the shop, her long hair was light brown. Roseann trimmed Anita’s hair and dyed it a complimentary warm, chocolate brown color. Anita is growing out her hair for her wedding that is July 19, 2014 to her fiancé, Adam-Jacob.

Anita’s makeover fell on Valentine’s Day. After her makeover, she was excited to go home and show her fiancé and have dinner at home with her family and sister-in-law, Nicole, who was in from out of town.

MOMMY MAKEOVER

The USDA has a healthy living campaign called “Choose my plate”. The campaign is aimed at making better eating choices that include more fruits and vegetables. It also has a website that offers tips, info and activities that encourage everyone to eat a healthier diet. 10 TIPS TO ACHIEVE A GREAT PLATE:1) BALANCE CALORIESFind out how many calories you need for a day as a first step in managing your weight. Go to the website to find your calorie level. Being physically active also helps you balance calories.2) ENJOY YOUR FOOD, BUT EAT LESSTake the time to fully enjoy your food as you eat it. Eating too fast when your attention is elsewhere may lead to eating too many calories. Pay attention to hunger and fullness cues before, during and after meals. Use them to recognize when to eat and when you’ve had enough.3) AVOID OVERSIZED PORTIONSUse a smaller plate, bowl and glass. Portion out foods before you eat. When eating out, choose a smaller size option, share a dish, or take home part of your meal.4) FOODS TO EAT MORE OFTENEat more vegetables, fruits, whole grains and fat free or 1% milk and dairy products. These foods have the nutrients you need for health including potassium, calcium, vitamin D and fiber. Make them the basis for meals and snacks.5) HALF THE PLATE FRUIT & VEGETABLES.Choose red, orange and dark green vegetables like tomatoes, sweet potatoes and broccoli along with other vegetables for your meals. Add fruit to meals as part of main or side dishes or dessert.

6) SWITCH TO FAT FREE OR LOW FAT MILKThey have the same amount of calcium and other essential nutrients as whole milk, but fewer calories and less saturated fat.7) MAKE HALF YOUR GRAINS WHOLE GRAINSTo eat more whole grains, substitute a whole grain product for a refined product such as whole wheat bread instead of white bread or brown rice instead of white rice.8) FOODS TO BE EATEN LESS OFTENCut back on foods high in solid fats, added sugars and salt. They include cakes, cookies, ice cream, candies, sweetened drinks, pizza and fatty meals like ribs, sausages, bacon and hot dogs. Use these foods as occasional treats, not every day foods.9) COMPARE SODIUM IN FOODSUse the Nutrition Facts label to choose lower sodium versions of foods like soup, bread and frozen meals. Select canned foods labeled low sodium, reduced sodium or no salt added.10) DRINK WATER INSTEAD OF SUGARY DRINKSCut calories by drinking water or unsweetened beverages. Pop, energy drinks and sports drinks are a are a major source of added sugar and calories in American diets.

>> To nominate a mom for a makeover email North Coast Parent Magazine at [email protected].


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PETS Pets are an important part of many families, and a new Red Cross Pet First Aid App puts lifesaving information right in the hands of dog and cat owners so they can provide emergency care until veterinary assistance is available. The 99 cent Pet First Aid app gives iPhone and Android smart phone users instant access to expert information so they learn how to maintain their pet’s health and what to do during emergencies. “Pet owners learn how to recognize health problems and when to contact their veterinarian,” said Amanda Aldrich, regional communications specialist for the American Red Cross of Northwest Ohio. “The Pet First Aid App provides step-by-step instructions, videos and images for more than 25 common first aid and emergency situations including how to treat wounds, control bleeding, and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies.” Additional topics include burns, car accidents, falls and what to do for cold- and heat-related emergencies.

OTHER FEATURES IN THE APP ALLOW PET OWNERS TO:• Create a pet profile including tag identification number, photos, list of medications and instructions. • Use the list of early warning signs to learn

when to call their veterinarian. • Use “click-to-call” to contact their veterinarian. • Find emergency pet care facilities or alternate veterinarians with the “animal hospital locator.” • Locate pet-friendly hotels. • Test their knowledge with interactive quizzes and earn badges that they can share on their social networks along with their favorite picture of their pet.

History shows that people have not evacuated during disasters because they did not want to leave their pets behind. The Red Cross app contains resources to help owners include pets in their emergency action plans. Pet owners may also take a Red Cross Pet First Aid course so they can practice the skills and receive feedback. People can go to www.redcross.org/takeaclass for information and to register. The Red Cross has made great strides in making emergency information available whenever and wherever people need it. The Pet First Aid App and other Red Cross apps can be found in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store for Android by searching for American Red Cross or by going to www.redcross.org/mobileapps.

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Miss Cat, Rainbow Acres II Education Daycare, Port Clinton Cat Marquis is the administrator and director of Rainbow Acres II Edu-cational Daycare in Port Clinton. Since childhood she loved children. “I love to watch children grow and development mentally,” said Miss Cat, which is what the children at the daycare call her. “I don’t have my own kids and here it’s like I have 50 kids.” As administrator and director, Cat oversees everything in the center, supervises staff, and handles enrollment and billing for the center. “I wanted to be an administrator of a daycare,” said Cat. “I love the learning aspect, but I also love the paperwork and the follow through with the rules. I want to help prepare the children, to be the base for what they learn to prepare them to enter public school.” With all the programs that Rainbow Acres offers, it seems like they are doing just that.

There is a toddler room at the center that focuses more on music, movement, arts and crafts. The toddler room is more sensory stimulating to meet the needs of developing little ones. Enrollment for Rainbow Acres covers ages 6 weeks to 12 years. There are before and after school programs, summer programs and a program to pre-pare for grade school. Rainbow Acres II has roughly 50 students not counting grade school students, 70 counting grade school students and in the summer there are close to 100 students. There is also a Rainbow Acres Education Daycare in Oak Harbor that runs under the same structure. “This is an education center,” said Cat. “It’s not just somewhere where people just drop off their children and we babysit.” Cat takes great pride in the work that the center does to prepare the children for preschool. Rainbow Acres has a structured time schedule to get the children ready for the daily changes that will be made when entering preschool. Each student gets a monthly assessment to see what they need to work on individually to be well ready to enter preschool. Rainbow Acres II in Port Clinton accommodates to parents on all shifts. The center is open from 6 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Cat encourages parents to stop in a talk with her about the center and to get an enrollment package. Cat is available Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at the center which is located at 2353 East Harbor Rd., Port Clinton. They also can be reached by calling 419-734-1210. Miss Cat with 5 year old student Alana Zibert

Coach Quisno coaching Perkins High School in 2009

Angie Smith with a few of her students.

Ms. Angie Smith, Fremont Middle School eighth grade American History, Fremont Angie Smith is an eighth grade American history teacher at Fremont Middle School, but that is not her only title. Ms. Smith is also advisor of the History Club, the eighth grade cheer coach, co-advisor of the Spirit Club, a Building Led Team (BLT) member, a contributor to the Campus Culture and Climate Committee AND the team leader of the Cincinnati Bearcats eighth grade team. She has been a teacher in Fremont for all 15 years of her teaching career. As a team leader of the Cincinnati Bearcats eighth grade team, Ms. Smith leads the other teachers in her team. Each day the teachers follow a team agenda which includes parent meet-ings, keeping on task with lesson plans and focuses on student

intervention. The team also has daily meetings that are led by Ms. Smith. In the daily meetings that teachers get to go over student concerns, recognize the good students, they reflect on what was good and what needs worked on and once a week the principal will join the meeting to go over at risk student concerns with the group. In all around 100 students are in and out of Ms. Smith’s class-room every day. She teaches four core classes and has different support periods. One support class is an OAA (Ohio Achieve-ment Assessments) support class where students are divided by their needs so they can have a better focus. “The kids are blessed growing up with the diversity in Fre-mont,” said Ms. Smith. “They are around farmers, there’s an urban area; it will create a well rounded social experience for them.” Fremont Middle School is not only focused on learning, but focused on motivation, encouragement and reward. One of the committees that Ms. Smith is on, the Campus Culture and Climate Committee, wraps all those things into one. Three times a year the committee plans a school wide activity day. The activities planned are designated to build the culture and climate of the school. Teachers lead different activities and the students get to pick what activity they want to participate in. The activities range so there is something for everyone: friend-ship bracelet making, karaoke, duct tape designs, chess, swim-ming, poetry slam, silent reading, simple machine building with k’nex, and intro to cheerleading. “I’ve always wanted to become a teacher. I came from a small town,” said Ms. Smith, “the teachers I had made a big impact on me and I hope to do the same for my students.”

Mr. Gary Quisno, Perkins Briar Middle School, Sandusky Gary Quisno is the Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Perkins Briar Middle School in Sandusky. Mr. Quisno is not only known for being a teacher, but is famous for being an outstanding coach. Since middle school, Coach Quisno knew that he

wanted to be a teacher and coach. “I loved sports,” said Coach Quisno.

“I enjoyed school, enjoyed the teach-ers and enjoyed the coaches. I felt a con-nection with them.” After graduat-

ing from Port Clinton High School in 1972, he

attended Miami Univer-sity because of the cradle of

coaches that Miami is famous for. Many outstanding coaches

have come from Miami University and now Coach Quisno is part of that. In

2011, he was added to the famed list. It wasn’t an easy road to get there either.

Mr. Quisno started teaching at Oak Harbor High School in 1979 where he stayed for 29 years. There he was a math teacher and the head football coach. Over his coaching career in Oak Harbor, Coach Quisno endured 217 wins and 90 losses with the Rockets. In 2012, Mr. Quisno was honored by the Benton-Carroll-Salem Board of Education for his nomination into the Ohio High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame. He was inducted into the Ohio High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame on June 21, 2013. The hall of fame began in 1970 and only had 259 mem-

bers when Mr. Quisno was inducted. Now Mr. Quisno resides at Perkins Briar Middle School in Sandusky. “My main duties now as assistant principal are

discipline, attendance and athletic director responsibilities,” said Mr. Quisno. “I feel I am here to help the students. Sometimes I use tough love, but in the end I want them to succeed. Here at the middle school, it is necessary for us to set the standard for the

students to succeed academically and socially when they get to high school.” Coach Quisno is still an active football coach, just not head coach. When joining the Perkins School Dis-trict, he was head coach for two years, took two years off and now is assistant varsity football coach. “For me, I love when former athletes come up to me and say that I was a great motivator to them; that I helped them,” said Coach Quisno. “That’s why I do this.”

I’ve always wanted to become a teacher. I came from a small town, the teachers I had made a big impact on me and I hope to do the same for my students.”

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I love to watch children grow and development mentally...”

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Give Toddlers A Head Start

Learning In The First Two YearsResearch shows that if children start school with a strong set of attitudes and skills that help them "learn how to learn," they will be better able to take advantage of educational opportunities. While some learning skills come naturally to children, others can be developed through a supportive environment.

TIPS FOR BUILDING LEARNING SKILLS:

• Let them choose.• Give kids a chance to make simple choices, such as what to wear or what to eat for a snack.• Help them finish what they start. • Children experience great satisfaction when they try and finish new things. Give them a bit of • Nurture creativity. • Encourage children to ask questions, try different ways of using materials, or offer them a wide • Don't rush activities. • Whether at home or in preschool, children need extended periods of time to really get involved in activities and to experience the "engagement" that is such an important foundation for learning. • Provide encouragement. • All children start life eager to learn, but if adults are critical, that eagerness may disappear by the elementary grades. Look for achievements to praise and acknowledge your child's progress

One-year-olds are in the act of discovering the world. They enthusiastically use their senses to purposefully explore everything they can. They find pleasure in causing things to happen and in com-pleting basic tasks. They also enjoy sharing interest-ing learning experiences with adults, and may use gestures and simple sounds or speech to ask adults questions. Since language skills are still de-veloping, one-year-olds rely more heavily on non-verbal, physical strategies to reach simple goals.

INITIATIVE, ENGAGEMENT, AND PERSISTENCE

• Indicates preferences non-verbally or with simple language (e.g., points to an apple and pushes • Focuses attention on interesting sights or sounds, often in shared experiences with adults (e.g., sits on father's lap looking at a picture book).• Shows pleasure in completing simple tasks (e.g., drops clothespins into a bucket and smiles claps when all are inside)• Increasingly tries to help with self-care activities (e.g., feeding, undressing, grooming). When reading with adults, may want to hold the book or try to turn the pages. Collects information about the world using the senses.

CURIOSITY AND EAGERNESS TO LEARN

• Actively participates in a variety of sensory experiences (e.g., tastes, touches, pats, shakes).• May seek information from adults by pointing to an interesting object, and then giving a questioning look, making a vocal sound, and/ or saying a single word. In the second half of the year, children will be able to combine words to ask simple questions (e.g., says, "What that?" or "Who coming?").• Shows physical and vocal pleasure when exploring objects and other things. Finds pleasure in causing things to happen (e.g., picks up bells and rings them, then smiles broadly when each one sounds different).

REASONING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING

• Tries a variety of physical strategies to reach simple goals (e.g., when a cart gets stuck while being pushed through a door, he or she turns the cart a different way and tries again).

• Uses gestures and (toward the end of the year) simple language to get help when "stuck" (e.g., extends arms toward grandfather and says, "Up Up!" when trying to get into large chair).

• Discovers aspects of the physical world using early language skills and purposeful exploration with the senses (e.g., turns a plastic bucket over and over, raising and lowering the handle thoughtfully).

INVENTION AND IMAGINATION

• Pretends one object is really another with simple physical substitutions (e.g., picks up a wooden block and holds it to his or her ear like a phone).

• Uses objects in new and unexpected ways (e.g., puts saucepan on head, laughs uproariously).

On to Year Two...

EARLY LEARNING


Every child's development is unique and complex. Although children develop through a generally predictable sequence of steps and milestones, they may not proceed through these steps in the same way or at the same time. A child's development is also greatly influenced by factors in his or her envi-ronment and the experiences he or she has. The information in this guide explains what child development experts consider to be "widely-held expec-tations" for what an average child might achieve within a given year. Please consider what you read in the context of your child's unique development.

There is no one like your child

HOW YOUR CHILD MAY DEVELOP THIS YEAR

• Two-year-olds enjoy using their senses and motor skills to explore the world and are highly curious about unfamiliar objects, events and phenom-ena. They can solve simple problems with the "trial and error" method and will practice an activity many times to master it. Children this age also pretend more during play, using familiar objects and situations to process their daily experiences.• New discoveries are also facilitated by a two-year-old's blossoming lan-guage skills that prompt many "why," "what" and "how" questions. Dur-ing the year, children this age pick up most parts of speech to form more complete sentences. They can understand and say hundreds of words, but familiar adults may need to "translate" for others due to immature pronunciation skills. They also understand simple directions and many common phrases used in routine situations.• Children this age are laying the groundwork for reading and writing. They enjoy having books read to them and may pretend to "read" as they independently look through familiar books. Two-year-olds can sing the A-B-C song, but they don't yet understand that the letter names cor-respond to specific graphic designs. They also make a variety of scribble marks anywhere and everywhere and may even attempt to write the first letter of their name.• As they play and complete their daily routines, two-year-olds learn important math skills. They can use a toy to represent another object, recognize patterns with daily activities and understand concepts of time like, "tomorrow" and "yesterday." Two-year-olds are just beginning to use logical reasoning to solve everyday problems. They can sort shapes, complete puzzles with eight pieces or less and stack a set of rings on a peg by size. They also understand addition and subtraction with the numbers "one" and "two.• Two-year-olds also use their motor skills to explore the creative arts. They make sounds by banging and shaking instruments and household items. They enjoy dancing upon request, doing finger plays and acting out chants and songs. Children this age are also gaining control over their voices and will join in singing the refrains of their favorite songs. With art, they enjoy the sensory pleasures of the art materials and focus on the process of creating art, rather than the final product.

• Two-year-olds enjoy playing alongside other children, but usually keep to themselves. When conflicts arise, adults need to step in to pre-vent aggression and teach appropriate behaviors. Children this age are beginning to label feelings that they recognize in themselves and oth-ers. Controlling emotions is still difficult, however, so frustration may trigger emotional meltdowns. Comfort objects like blankets or teddy bears help two-year-olds cope with new situations or strong emotions.

The above information and more about early learning, see the Child Development Tracker at http://www.pbs.org/parents/child-devel-opment/baby-and-toddler/

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12 • March 2014 • northcoastparent.netDoes your teen or tween have something important to say? Send it to us at [email protected].

E’RY DAY I’M SHOVELIN’On a cold, snowy morning, I venture out of the house in the morning after yet another level 3 snow day at home. The metal of my shovel is glistening in the morning sun, ready for another day of clearing off the stairs, sidewalks and driveway. By the time I got to the driveway I cleared enough to where I thought I could make it out. After I loaded up the kids, I made sure the street was all clear to gun it.

“Well here goes nothing!” I said to Thing 1 and Thing 2. And that’s exactly what happened: nothing. I was stuck at the end of the driveway. We tried the normal tricks; reverse, drive, reverse, rocking the boat. Nothing was working. I made some calls and after three guys and a snow plow I was free.

Moral of the story? Every day I will be shoveling, but next time I will make sure to really hit the driveway.

By Brooke Kilmer

MommyMayhem

Two years down, many more to go By Mark Schaffner

We recently threw my son his second birthday party. The most interesting thing about not being with my son's mother is working with her for events like this. She planned out the cake and decorations, we tried to split up the food as best we could, and I cooked. Can't grill out for a February birthday, so I grilled in with some cast iron pans and everyone seemed to have a pretty good time.

The birthday boy got himself a 3-wheeled scooter (complete with helmet and annoying bicycle bell) from my parents. He promptly knocked himself and the scooter over while standing still. Good thing for the helmet! His other grandpa got him a racetrack for his Hotwheels cars and he got to open some fun action figures as well.

At two years old I'm still not sure that he knew exactly what was going on, but he seemed to have a lot of fun, and that's the important thing. He even blew out the candle without much prompting.

I'm looking forward to many more birthday parties for the little man, and I hope he enjoys them as much as we do.

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The Ida Rupp Public Library in Port Clinton holds many seminars, group meetings and discussion groups. An interesting discussion group currently in monthly rotation at the library is a Do you believe series. In January, the group asked the question… Do you believe in aliens?

Participants researched facts to bring to the table for discussion and shared personal stories on if they thought aliens really existed. One of the researched topics was the 1961 Drake Equation which found a mathematical formula that calculated it is probable that there are 1000-100 million civilizations like ours in the Milky Way Galaxy. With that being said, there is also the scientific data that states the nearest star nearest to the Earth, Proxima Centauri, is 23 times the distance from the Earth to our sun. By traveling the speed of light, it would take 73,000 years to reach Proxima Centauri. Could any being feasibly travel that distance?

The idea that should be taken from this discussion group is that it is important to have creative thought and it expand your mind to new ideas and have creative discussion. December’s discussion topic was Bigfoot and February’s

was vampires. The Do you believe topic planned for March is South Bass Bessie and the Loch Ness Monster which will be held on March 20 at 6:30 p.m.

For more information about this group or others held at the Ida Rupp Library visit www.idarupp.org for a list of events.

IDA RUPP: DO YOU BELIEVE?WHAT'S WHAT

By Jasmine Cupp

New releases from the Sandusky Public LibraryCHAPTER BOOKS (AGES 7-14)Big Nate: In the Zone by Lincoln Peirce Releases March 11Big Nate is back in another illustrated novel. In Big Nate: In the Zone, class-clown Nate Wright is faced with a terrible streak of bad luck. Thanks to his friend Chad’s lucky foot, Nate’s luck changes and he is in the zone! But how long will it last? Princess Labelmaker to the Rescue! (An Origami Yoda Book) by Tom Angleberger Releases March 4The Origami Rebellion wages on at McQuarrie Middle School. To defeat the Dark Standardized Testing Forces the middle school heroes will have to battle alongside Jabba the Puppet for control. As with all other Origami Yoda books, kids will get step-by-step in-structions on how to create fun origami characters.

PICTURE BOOKS (AGES 2-6)The Pigeon Needs a Bath by Mo Willems Releases April 1Award-winning author Mo Willems returns this spring with a new book. Pigeon NEEDS a bath, but he’s not so sure about taking one, he had one last month! It is going to take quite a bit of convincing to get him clean.Duck & Goose Go to the Beach by Tad Hills Releases April 8Duck wants an adventure, Goose does not. Join these two loveable characters as they leave their familiar meadow and find a new adventure at the beach! Tad Hills’ wonderfully written and illustrated book once again proves that this “odd couple” really are the best of friends.

Library Hours Ida Rupp Public LibraryM-Thurs 9:30AM-8:30PMFri & Sat 9:30AM - 5:30PMSun 1:00PM - 4:00PM Sandusky Public LibraryOctober - MayMon - Wed 10:00AM - 8:00PMThurs - Sat 10:00AM - 5:00PM

June - SeptemberMon - Wed 10:00AM - 8:00PMThurs-Fri 10:00AM - 5:00PMSat 10:00AM - 1:00PM

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Wed, March 19th - 7 pmTickets: $19 - $34 includes fees

Dinner & ShowPackage: $39 - $54

Fri, April 4th - 7 pmIn Advance: $29 TicketAt the Door: $31 Ticket

Dinner & Show Package: $49

107 Columbus AvenueSandusky, OH 44870419-626-1950

Saturday, April 19th - 8 pm • Tickets $19 - $39 includes fees

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CALLING ALL INSTRUCTORS AND ARTISTS! Sandusky State Theatre is looking for creative minds with the ability to lead and teach to fill instructor positions for community classes the theatre is looking to put on. “As long as we can accommodate the class in space and technology, let’s do it!” said David Taylor, Executive Director of Sandusky State Theatre. “We are looking to the community for their resources to instruct classes for the arts. The classes are aimed towards arts, education and entertainment. We want people, all ages in the community, to have fun in a no pressure environment.” David said that he hopes to have a list of classes compiled by May ready for the public to view, so the Sandusky State Theatre is taking applications now for instructors. For those looking to apply, call the Sandusky State Theatre at 419-626-1347 ext 805. Please be ready to state what you could teach, what time and how many would need to register. The Sandusky State Theatre will be promoting the classes.

Career colleges play a very important role within the landscape of training and education for both students and employers. Their primary focus is teaching adults the skill-sets they need to secure employment in the workplace and earn sustainable wages in their chosen career fields. Secondary, but also important; career colleges work side-by-side with area employers to place graduates in open positions that are the best fit for both the graduate and the employer. The Sandusky Wellness Center, located at 3703 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, has worked with Ohio Business College (OBC) for over six years serving as an externship site for training OBC students, but also as an employer by hiring several OBC graduates to fill important healthcare and administrative roles at their medical facility. “Our experience hiring OBC graduates has been very positive and has benefited

our clinic. The students and graduates want to learn and grow their skills. I love being able to offer them the opportunity to succeed in their field,” commented Melissa Winnestaffer, Office Manager for The Sandusky Wellness Center. Sadeasha Phillips is a student at Ohio Business College and is currently working at The Sandusky Wellness Center. She states, “As a single mom with two kids, I wasn’t sure how I was going to handle adding classes and homework to my busy schedule, but the staff at OBC has been there for me every step of the way doing everything they can to make sure I succeed.” Ohio Business College is currently enrolling for Spring Quarter which starts March 31. Adults interested in training for a new career and learning more about OBC’s career placement assistance program for OBC graduates can call 888-363-3130 or go to OhioBusinessCollege.edu.

OHIO BUSINESS COLLEGE HELPS STUDENTS WITH CAREER PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE

Since September, Michelle Doughty, executive chef at Bar North Bistro, Huron, has taken customers to a fresh, delicious new place. Michelle, a self taught chef, started out in the cake decorating business before becoming a chef. Her grandmother used to show her how to decorate cakes and Mi-chelle’s love and passion for food took off from there. In the small kitchen at Bar North Bistro is a small kitchen staff; Jared Mullens, pastry chef, and Tanner DeMore, sous chef, help Michelle create the delec-table items on the menu. The menu contains a variety of fresh seafood dishes, a small plate portion section and other dishes that are all made with fresh, quality ingredients that are bought locally when available. Michelle has also grown an herb and vegetable garden on site to use in her kitchen at the bistro. “We make our own rules, food doesn’t have to be so stuffy,” said Michelle. “I like to be fun and playful when it comes to food.”

Bar North Bistro is set on a golf course that is open to the public. The back of the bistro overlooks the green when the green can be seen. Bar North Bistro also has a pavilion, a wine bar and a patio that is open seasonally that hosts special events. The golf course was built by manager and owner Todd Palmers’s grandfather in 1960 and has been in the family ever since. A season pass is available that comes with 20% off all food and free golf with the pur-chase of a cart. Michelle offered the recipe for their easy but tasty focaccia bread that is served at Bar North Bistro with every meal. Bar North Bistro is located at 1316 Mudbrook Rd., Huron, and is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 3-9 p.m., Thursday and Sunday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

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DINNER ON THE FLY

We make our own rules..."

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Herb focaccia bread1 ¾ cups warm water 1 T active dry yeast 1 T sugar ¼ cup olive oil: do not use extra virgin 4 cups unbleached flour 2 T kosher salt Fresh or dried herbs to taste: rosemary, basil, oregano, thyme Olive oil

- Whisk together water, sugar, yeast and olive oil in a large bowl. Let set for 5 minutes. - Combine the flour, salt and dried or fresh herbs. Add the dry ingredients to the wet, using your hands, until all the dry ingredients are incorporated. The dough will be sticky, do not add more flour. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes until dough has doubled in size. - Pour ¼ cup of olive oil on a baking sheet. Pat the dough into a flat round that is one inch thick. Let rise again uncovered for 20 minutes. Use your fingertips to poke the dough, leaving dimples on the surface. Top with cheese, more herbs or seasonings of your choice.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Horoscopes PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20- Pisces, expect others to seek your help in the coming days. Do your best to help, and those around you will greatly appreciate it.

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 - Don't feel a need to take charge of others, Aries. People will respond to your cues even when such hints are subtle. Step back from the dictator's podium.

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The Fisher-Titus Autism Spectrum Kids (ASK) Program in Norwalk has teamed up with Kenilee Lanes and Premiere Theatre 8 to bring families, children and teens with autism spectrum disorders and other disabilities a safe, fun environment to improve social relationships, network and just have fun!

SenSory Friendly

EVENTS

SenSory Friendly Bowling @ Kenilee lanes 14 E. Seminary St., Norwalk, Sunday, March 23, 3-5 p.m. $2 per game, $1 shoe rental (bowling shoes must be worn)

Event is closed to the public. No flashing or strobe lights. Low levels or no music. Social story for bowlers. Ability to bring your own snacks if your child or teen is on a special diet.

SenSory Friendly MovieS @ Premiere TheaTre 8 50 Theatre Drive (off Stower Lane), Norwalk Rio 2, Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. How to Train Your Dragon 2, Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m. All ages are $5.50 eachSound is turned down. Lights dimmed but not completely dark. Ability to get up and move, talk or take a break. Ability to bring your own snack if your child is on a special diet (concession stand will also be open).

c o N N e c T w i T h u S

Fisher-Titus Medical Center’s Autism Spectrum Kids (ASK) Program provides special support for children, families and the community who are touched by Autism, Asperger’s syndrome and PDD-NOS. The ASK Program is centered around our Pediatric Therapy Department within a state-of-the-art facility. For more information, visit fisher-titus.org or call lindsey esker, Pediatric Programming Coordinator, at (419) 660-2117 ext. 3040.

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