Huron Senior Awarded for Volunteerism

Huron High School senior, Hannah Blackwell, was recently awarded the President's Volunteer Service Award for completing more than 200 hours of community service during her high school career.  The award is given to students through the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program, the nation’s largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer community service.  Hannah received a certificate and letter from President Barack Obama in which the President stated “While government can open more opportunities for us to serve our communities, it is up to each of us to seize those opportunities.  Thank you for your devotion to service and for doing all you can to shape a better tomorrow for our great Nation.”  Hannah is the first Huron High School student to receive this award.

The Remaking of Huron’s Main Street

In 2012, Huron City Council adopted a master plan for the City in which they set forth to redefine and update key areas of the City.  The plan, entitled Vision 2020, “is a comprehensive master plan for Huron that capitalizes on downtown redevelopment opportunities, creates synergies between identified initiatives and sets a course for the city’s growth while ensuring its rich history and character are celebrated.”  Many of the ideas set forth in this master plan have already been completed; namely, the reclamation of the Con Agra site and the acquisition and clean up of the former Showboat site.

 

Construction to re-connect Main Street, September 2015

Another of the key suggestions of Vision 2020 was to reconnect Main Street which had been left disjointed following Urban Renewal.  According to the plan, “The extension of North Main Street establishes substantial new opportunities for development within the City’s core. More importantly, the new street will re-link the City’s primary corridor, by re-imagining parking lots and other underutilized land as a beautiful and functional street.”  Through much planning, the City finally began the process of re-connecting the disjointed portion of Main Street this fall.  In total, the North Main Street Project is estimated to cost $1.3 million and is to be completed in two phases.

 

Phase I called for the re-connection of Main Street through two separate parking lots- the Boat Basin lot and the hotel lot.  This phase was slated to be completed in fiscal year 2015.  Work began on this project this fall and is nearly complete.  To date, the City has spent $267,000 on this project and anticipates spending another $433,000.  This total of $700,000.00 came from the city’s Capital Improvement Project Fund. 

Phase II called for streetscape enhancements totaling $650,000.00 to be completed in fiscal year 2016.  This project will begin at the intersection of US 6 and SR 13 and run north to the former entrance of the Boat Basin parking area.  Subsequently; work will proceed from the intersection of Main and South streets to Main Street’s northern terminus at the Huron River Pier.  The streetscape enhancements will include asphalt, curb, sidewalk, parking, and landscape improvements.  The City acquired a federal grant in the amount of $500,000 to help fund this phase of the project.  The remaining $150,000 will come from the City’s Capital improvement Project Fund.

North Main Street looking south from Wall Street

The ultimate goal of the Main Street project is to re-establish a thriving Main Street in Huron.  To that end, the City has had contact from the private development community to discuss preliminary concepts for new construction along Main Street.  According to City Manager, Andy White, “Work on a specific recruitment strategy is ongoing and is expected to be in place in 2016 with potential for development as a result of capital investment by the City.” Further he stated “In accordance with its Master Plan, the city will value those proposals which increase property valuations, create jobs and provide new downtown amenities for residents in the highest regard.”  It is truly exciting to see what the near future will hold for the Huron!

Son and Father Photo Exhibit at Huron Public Library

Photographer Brian J. Smith will share his photo exhibit with poet Larry Smith during the month of August at the Huron Public Library.

The two men have created a strong collection of photo-poems, as well as landscape photography. The senior Smith is the former Poet Laureate of Huron and a well published poet and professor emeritus of Firelands College of Bowling Green State University. The younger Smith is a graduate of Kent State and Akron University of Law and is a lawyer with the area’s Sivinski Law Offices. Both are long time residents of Huron, Ohio.

Larry Smith states, “I have been so impressed with Brian’s work as a photographer that I asked if I might place short poem responses within the context of his art work. He agreed, and we have done 20 or so combined works called photo-poems. Seven will be on exhibit.”

The main exhibit includes 12 large landscape photographs by Brian Smith of the area’s fields, old houses, nature, and shoreline in summer and winter seasons. They are part of a much larger collection. The exhibit during the month of August is free and open to the public. Some of the photos may be seen online at the web page http://smithdocs.net/bjsphotography and on Smith’s Flickr pages at https://www.flickr.com/photos/b_smith .

Larry Smith may be reached at Lsmithdog@aol.com. (419-602-1556)

Brian Smith may be reached at brian_smith@inbox.com

From the Huron City Schools- Welcome Back To School Celebration

Huron City Schools and the City of Huron are hosting a Back to School Celebration and Ice Cream Social on Thursday, August 13^th from 6-7 pm at the Huron Boat Basin. Parents, students, community members and district staff are invited to an official kick-off to the 2015-16 school year.

Class lists and room assignments will be available. Several local organizations including the Huron Boosters and Health Department will be on hand to answer questions and distribute information. Along with performances by the Huron High School Cheerleaders and members of the Tiger Marching Band, complimentary Tofts ice cream will be served. 

Christ’s Community Meal Continues to Grow

Over the past five and a half years, Christ’s Community Meal has been helping feed those in need in the Huron area.  The mission of the community meal is to serve those in need a warm, cooked meal that is made with love and served with love.  The volunteers associated with the community meal have worked tirelessly raising funds, preparing meals, and nurturing those less fortunate.  Despite the fact that the media reports positive changes in our economy, the number of meals served at Christ’s Community Meal has been rising steadily.  In 2014, 5,413 meals were served.  As of June 22, 2015, there have already been 3,547 meals served.  

Christ’s Community Meal is held at First Presbyterian Church on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.  Those in attendance are treated to a delicious dinner.  If someone in need cannot physically get to the meal, food is delivered to their home.  In addition, Hot Dog Mondays are held weekly at First Presbyterian.  These less formal gatherings are held at lunchtime and provide mostly seniors an opportunity to eat and socialize.  Hot Dog Mondays have been held for the past year.  

The community meal is partially supported by Huron’s churches including Christ Episcopal, First Presbyterian, St. Peter’s, Zion Lutheran, Lighthouse Assembly of God, and Huron United Methodist.  Each church supports the meal both financially and by encouraging their members to volunteer.  Despite support from the churches, the financial needs of the community meal are not fully met.  The costs of purchasing food and other items necessary to prepare the meal have risen substantially.  A local retailer who formally donated many items to the community meal now offers these items half off retail price.  Many items are purchased from Second Harvest Food Bank in Lorain, but the demand for items from Second Harvest is great.  

Christ’s Community Meal is a 501(c)(3) organization that is run by a volunteer board.  The board is seeking creative means to raise funds so no one in need will be refused a hot meal.  If you or your business are interested in helping this great cause, please contact Christine Eirons at 419-433-6131.  Gifts of money can be mailed directly to Christ’s Community Meal c/o First Presbyterian Church, 225 Williams St., Huron.  

Volunteers are always welcome and greatly needed.  Serving 100+ meals takes an enormous amount of planning, as well as 25 to 30 volunteers who work as prep cooks, set up the dinning room, serve the meal, tend the dessert table, assist in the dinning room during the meal, clean the dinning room and kitchen, and deliver meals.  Contact Chris Hakeman at 419-433-4903 if you would like to volunteer.

If you are in need of a warm meal, plan to attend the next Christ’s Community Meal on Wednesday, July 8 at 5 PM.  In addition, a special Kids Café will be held on July 13-15.  Call the church office at First Presbyterian (419-433-5018) for more information.  Due to the Kids Café, the Hot Dog Monday schedule for July 13 will be held on Thursday, July 16.

“West Side Story” Review

By Hannah Blackwell

The sixty-seventh season of the Huron Playhouse will open on Tuesday, July 7 with their first show, “West Side Story”,  at McCormick Junior High School.  In a modernized rendition of the musical by Arthur Laurents, the Playhouse cast, along with director Lisa Wiley, encapture the essence of the characters in such a way that they truly seem to become the Sharks and the Jets.  Innocence contrasted by loss of innocence is brought to its’ poignant best by lead actors Benjamin Frankart and Jennifer Barnaba who play Tony and Maria, respectively.  The show revolves around a theme with which we as humans are forever enamored; love.

The play is set in the Upper West Side neighborhood of New York City and is a spin on the classic, “Romeo and Juliet”.  The two main characters, Tony and Maria, fall in love, but their love is not welcomed by members of the opposing street gangs to which they belong.  The two gangs, the Sharks and the Jets, rival over control of the streets of the neighborhood.  All together, it is a mix of love, blood, and tragedy.  The story line of the play is intensified by the well-written script.  It keeps the audience intrigued as well as entertained, and the lines are believable for a teen gang of the time period in which it is set.

In this well-known play centered around a timeless topic, all the Playhouse actors can do is shine.  And shine they do.  Hours upon hours of hard work have gone into making this play something special, something better than other renditions you may have seen, something unexpected.  Throughout the performance, the actors continually impress with fun, energized dances and top-notch voices.  The choreography is intricate and is focused mostly on group dances with differing individual parts throughout.  The actors do a good job of maneuvering their way through the dances as well as the multi-part songs.  In addition, they have developed their characters well enough that the disdain between the opposing gang members is apparent.  Furthermore, the chemistry between Tony and Maria is completely believable.  The difficulties Tony and Maria must overcome to be with one another are portrayed in such a way that you will ache for the young couple.   

Looking past the script and acting, the background aspects of this production play a large part in it’s greatness.  The set used throughout the play does a wonderful job of depicting the environment in which the play is set.  A skyline, graffiti-covered brick walls, and chain-link fencing all give the feeling of the Upper West Side.  Along with the set, the music sets the mood of each scene quite well.  In rehearsals, only a piano was used, but audiences will be treated to a full orchestra.  It is modest music, nothing over the top, but it has just enough zip to make audiences wonder what will happen next.

Overall, this production is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.  The storyline, the acting, and the music all work well together, and every detail seems to fit into place just right.  The members of this sixty-seventh season have clicked, and “West Side Story” will be the first time audiences can witness this. Another great Playhouse season is well underway.

Millions of Visitors Invade Huron Overnight

Huron residents awoke to the invasion of millions of mayflies (Hexagenia limbata) this morning.  Apparently, the prevailing winds were just right to lead the insects into Huron.  Though the insects might seem bothersome, their presence is an indicator of a healthy Lake Erie.  In the early 1990s, no Hexagenia could be found in Lake Erie due to toxins in the sediments.  As the Lake has recovered from the abuse it suffered in the early part of the 20th century, so has the mayfly population.

Mayflies spend the majority of their life living deep in the sediments of lakes.  The mayflies

that you see covering the buildings of Huron are currently non-mating adults known as subimagos.  Over the next 24 to 48 hours, the mayflies will undergo their final molt and become adults.  You might notice their shed skins clinging to screens and other hard surfaces.  During this period, they do not eat-they do not even have mouth parts.  The only purpose of the adult stage of the mayfly’s life is to mate.  Once mating is complete, the adults die.

The females will lay their eggs in the water just after mating.  The eggs remain in the sediments until the spring when they hatch.  Once hatched, the mayfly is considered a nymph.  The nymphs will go through several life stages called instars.  They may experience as many as 30 instars that can take anywhere from 14 to 22 months.  During each instar, the mayfly sheds its skin or molts.  The nymphs breathe by moving their feathery gills, located along their abdomen, thus increasing the amount of water that passes over them and aiding in oxygen absorption.  The final nymphal instar swims to the surface and molts into a subimago.  Nymphal development time is temperature dependent, so development times vary.  In general, the emergence of the subimagos occurs during June and July. 

Mayfly nymph

Living near the shores of Lake Erie has many benefits.  It is up to you whether you deem the emergence of the mayflies as one of these benefits!  Frankly, I think they are a beautiful insect, though the numbers in which we are seeing the mayflies today is a bit overwhelming.  Remember, the mayflies will only remain here for a short time, so we will be free of them soon or at least until the next hatch.

New Monitoring Tools to Help Keep Track of Water Quality

Algal blooms in Lake Erie are a reality.  Though not as bad as those seen in the 1960s and 1970s, algal blooms (both harmful and non-harmful) occur on an annual basis in Lake Erie.  The National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA), in junction with Heidelberg University’s National Center for Water Quality Research, has developed a new monitoring program to predict the severity of algal blooms based on the combination of current measurements of phosphorus loading from the Maumee River for the season to date with historical records from past years.  According to NOAA, “The severity of the western Lake Erie cyanobacterial harmful algal bloom (HAB) is dependent on phosphorus inputs from March 1st through July 31st, henceforth the loading season.  Based on 12 weeks of data (March 1- May 23, 2015), the extensive severe blooms observed in 2011 and 2013 are not projected to occur this year.”  The positive outlook for Lake Erie this year is due to a relatively dry spring which resulted in less discharge and lower phosphorus loads into the western basin.  Yet, NOAA stresses that there is some uncertainty in their projection because the loading season still has 2 months to go.  Updated forecasts for the algal blooms will be released by NOAA periodically.

In addition to the potentially harmful algal blooms, those wishing to enjoy Lake Erie’s beaches should be mindful of bacteria levels.  The Erie County Health Department monitors water quality near 25 beaches in the county four times per week from Memorial Day to Labor Day.  According to their Erie County Health Department’s website, “Our employees strive to ensure that unsafe swimming conditions are communicated to Erie County residents as quickly as possible and in doing so reduce the risk of unwanted illness in the swimming public.  Our Sanitarians collect and analyze samples for the presence of E. Coli bacteria, which is a good indicator of bathing water contamination and if present increase the risk of disease transmission to swimmers.”  The health department findings have a one-day delay from time of sampling to reporting.  These results are reported in local newspapers, announced on local radio stations, and are available on their website (www.eriecohealthohio.org/environmentalhealth.html).

The results provided by the Erie County Health Department are a valuable means of alerting beachgoers of potentially harmful bacteria.  The methods employed by the Health Department involve collecting water samples from their 25 selected areas, transporting the sample to a laboratory, and determining the numbers of E. coli in the sample.  Unfortunately, there is a delay in the reporting because it takes at least 18 hours to grow E. coli in the laboratory.  Hence, by the time these results are available, water-quality conditions may have already changed.  In an effort to provide real-time forecasting of E. coli levels, a system called Nowcast has been created as a result of multi-year partnerships on several projects between the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Ohio Water Science Center (OWSC), and other federal, state, and local agencies and universities.  Nowcast uses predictive models based on easily obtained measurements such as rainfall and wave height to estimate levels of E. coli and to calculate the probability that the bathing-water standard will be exceeded.  The calculation and reporting of these results takes less than an hour.  Nowcast has been in use since 2006 for Hunting Beach in Bay Village.  Other beaches have been added to the monitoring program since then.  Ohio is currently monitoring nine sites including Nickel Plate Beach in Huron and Main Street Beach in Vermilion.  Nowcast results are updated by the Erie County Health Department by noon on Monday through Thursday during the swimming season and can be found on the Nowcast web site (www.ohionowcast.info/index.asp).

Celebrate Huron on the Goodtime I

From the Huron Chamber of Commerce:

The Huron Chamber of Commerce’s annual Celebrate Huron community awards event will take to the sea this year on a sunset cruise on the Goodtime, sailing from Huron Harbor at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 4.  During the cruise, Chamber members and non-members alike will be honored for their continuing efforts to make Huron “A Great Lake Place.”  Chefs from the four riverfront “watering holes” will prepare samples of their signature hors d’oeuvres that the crowd will vote on.  They will be vying for bragging rights and a “Tastiest Tapas On The River” trophy.  

This cruise is always a great event, with lots of camaraderie, terrific food and it gives us the opportunity to honor several deserving citizens and business owners.  This event is open to chamber members and the general public as well.  Guests will board the Goodtime at 5:45 p.m., and the boat will head out onto the lake at 6 p.m., returning at 8:30 p.m.  Pre-sale tickets are $30.  After May 29 the cost is $40.  Phone the Chamber office, 419-433-5700, for information and tickets.

Recent Obituraries- Stidham, Pensiero

Jeffrey Dean Stidham

Aug 27, 1963 - May 21, 2015

Jeffrey Dean Stidham, 51, of Huron, passed from this world to the next, Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, surrounded by his family while his daughter, Tiffany, held his hand.

He was born August 27, 1963 in Sandusky.  Jeff was affectionately known by his friends as “Stid” and “Jeffro”.  He had a great love for “Fancy Go Fast” cars and enjoyed being on the road as a semi-truck driver.  He was never more at home than when he was in KY.  Jeff was a very outgoing, fun loving person who never met a stranger.

Jeff is survived by his daughter, Tiffany Marie Gladwell of Sandusky; son, Dustin (Melonie) Buchanan, of Gibsonton, FL; mother, Thelma Stidham of Huron; a brother, Brad Stidham of Sandusky; and a host of aunts and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his father, Ted McCoy Stidham; his paternal grandparents, Brittian and Callie Stidham; maternal grandparents, Alvena Bybee and Lowell Salyers; and a special cousin and best friend, Robbie Stidham.  He will be missed by all that knew him.

Friends may call Sunday, May 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Foster Funeral Home & Crematory, 410 Main Street, Huron.  There will be no services at his request and cremation will take place.  Online condolences may be shared at www.fosterfh.com.

Alberta Ruth (Redmer) Pensiero

Jul 29, 1926 - May 22, 2015

Alberta Ruth (Redmer) Pensiero, 88, residing in Huron, passed away early Friday morning, May 22, 2015, in Stein Hospice Care Center after a lengthy illness.

Alberta was born July 29, 1926, in Manchester, Conn., to Albert and Minnie Redmer. 

In her spare time, she enjoyed reading and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Alberta is survived by her husband, Carl Pensiero, whom she married Oct. 7, 1950. She is also survived by her sons, Alan and Russell (Cheryl), both of Hollywood, Fla., and Chris (Denise) Pensiero of Bellevue; grandchildren, Tyler, Amanda, Samantha and Robert; great-grandchildren, Breylan and Chase; and many other relatives.

In addition to her parents, Alberta was preceded in death by her son, Michael Pensiero; brother, Herbert Redmer; and nieces, Cheryl O'Donnell and Christina Adam.

A graveside service will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, in Oakland Cemetery, Sandusky.  Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.

Those wishing to contribute to Alberta's memory may do so to Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870.  Condolences may be shared at grofffuneralhomes.com.

Huron's Memorial Day Observance

 "We have not come here to glorify war, but to remember those who have served." - Paul Ward

The Significance of Memorial Day

            

Memorial Day is more than just a lovely three-day weekend which often includes barbeques or a trip to the beach.  Memorial Day, which was originally called Decoration Day, is an official day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service.  This day is especially meaningful now since we are in a time of war and so many soldiers have lost their lives.  We are truly indebted to all service men and women for their sacrifice.

Memorial Day was officially established on May 5, 1868, by General John Logan, National Commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, and it was first observed on May 30, 1868.  At that time, flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery.  Nonetheless, the holiday was not immediately embraced.  In 1873, New York State was the first to officially recognize the day, and by 1890, it was adopted by all of the northern states.  Because the day was originally established to remember those who lost their lives during the Civil War, the South refused to acknowledge this day of remembrance.  Instead, the Southern states remembered their dead at different times.  Following World War I, Memorial Day became a day to honor those who died during any war.  At this time, the United States became united in its remembrance of those who gave their lives for our country during times of war.  In 1971, Congress established Memorial Day as the last Monday in May.

               Despite many local events that recognize the true meaning of Memorial Day, approximately 80% of Americans are uninformed as to the day’s significance and simply view it as the official start of summer.  In response to this, the United States Congress, at the request of President William Clinton, established the National Moment of Remembrance in 2000.  In President Clinton’s proclamation, he stated “I ask that all Americans come together to recognize how fortunate we are to live in freedom and to observe a universal ‘National Moment of Remembrance’ on each Memorial Day.  This memorial observance represents a simple and unifying way to commemorate our history and honor the struggle to protect our freedoms.”  The time set for the National Moment of Remembrance is 3:00 PM local time.  This time was chosen because it is a time at which most Americans will be taking advantage of their freedoms by participating in a barbeque, picnic, baseball game, NASCAR race, etc.  

               This Memorial Day, have fun and enjoy your family and the day off of work, but do not forget that this holiday came at such a great cost to so many.  This year, take part in a local Memorial Day event or, at least, observe a moment of silence at 3:00 PM on Monday to show your appreciation for those who lost their lives to give you freedom.  

“These heroes are dead. They died for liberty - they died for us. They are at rest. They sleep in the land they made free, under the flag they rendered stainless, under the solemn pines, the sad hemlocks, the tearful willows, and the embracing vines. They sleep beneath the shadows of the clouds, careless alike of sunshine or of storm, each in the windowless Place of Rest. Earth may run red with other wars - they are at peace. In the midst of battle, in the roar of conflict, they found the serenity of death.” ~Robert G. Ingersoll, Civil War Veteran

Here is a list of Memorial Day events in Huron this year: https://www.facebook.com/HuronCitySchools/posts/490448381104845?fref=nf

An Unusual Battle at Huron Memorial Stadium

This evening, an unusual battle was fought on Kalahari Field.  The stands were empty except for a handful of people; yet, the passion with which the battle was fought could be felt amongst those few spectators.  This battle was the annual powderpuff game between the senior girls and the junior girls.  Each team was coached by football players from their respective classes, and the referees were assistant principal, Tony Munafo, and high school math teacher, Nathan Nemire.  The game was called by experienced announcer, Mac Lehrer.

Though the temperatures were not favorable for a May evening, the girls played hard.  The seniors, who had a deep bench, won the battle by a score of 30 to 18.  Fun was had by all.  

Recent Obituary- Hoch

Marilyn Lee Hoch

Marilyn Lee Hoch, Huron, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015, in Stein Hospice Services, Sandusky.

She was born Nov. 22, 1932, in Marion, Ohio, the daughter of the late Lucille Thompson.

Marilyn cherished spending time with her best friend and husband of 65 years, Loren. One of their favorite activities was the thrill of riding the fastest and tallest roller coasters at Cedar Point. She and her husband were residents of Pickerinton, Ohio, from 1964 to 1977, where he served as pastor at Epiphany Lutheran Church, Pickerinton.

Marilyn retired from JC Penney where she was the head of information technology for the Northern Ohio District. She also worked as an accountant for Cedar Point and Lutheran Social Services.

She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Huron. She was an active member of the Republican State Committee.

Marilyn is survived by her loving husband, Reverend Loren Hoch of Huron; children, Marcia (Roy) Lawson, Loren (Cheryl) Hoch, Mary Hoch, Jacqulyn Lagerholm and Jeed Salakjit Nopakun; grandchildren, Bo (Debbie) Drake, Lisa (Jeff) Miller, Jessica (Tim) Barr, and Nick Hoch; and great-grandchildren, Paige Miller, Boston Drake, Hunter Drake, and Sadie Barr.

Friends may call 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, at Foster Funeral Home & Crematory, 410 Main St., Huron. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, at  Zion Lutheran Church, 930 S. Main St., Huron.

Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Huron,  or your church of choice.

Condolences may be shared with the family at fosterfh.com.

Spring Bloom Orchard Tour & Tree Planting Workshop

If you are looking for something fun and different to do with your mom for Mother’s Day (May 10) or are simply interested in spending some time at a lovely farm, consider attending the SPRING BLOOM - Orchard Tour & Tree Planting Workshop at Quarry Hill Orchards in Berlin Heights.  The event will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2015.  Your time at this historic farm will include a narrated tour of the farm, instruction on proper planting techniques and care for the fruit tree that you will take home with you, and some yummy snacks.  If Mother Nature cooperates, you will experience the beauty of all of the Quarry Hill fruit trees in full bloom.  More details on this event can be found at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-bloom-orchard-tour-tree-planting-workshop-tickets-15715446323.  Reservations are required.  The event will take place rain or shine. 

Huron Rotary Club Offers New Service Opportunity for Students

The Rotary Club of Huron in partnership with Huron City Schools is pleased to announce the creation of Huron Interact Club, a service club for students ranging in age from 13-18.  Interact is a Rotary International-sponsored nonprofit, nonpolitical, international service organization of secondary school-age youth.  There are more than 10,700 Interact clubs in 113 countries with some 206,000 members.  Interact provides leadership opportunities to youth through local community, school, and international service projects.  Participating students will be asked to select one local community, one school-related, and one international public service project to be completed each year.  Students may also participate in fund raisers to support their projects.  Students gain valuable service hours with every project.  Through their efforts, Interactors develop a network of friendships with local and overseas clubs and learn the importance of developing leadership skills, demonstrating helpfulness and respect for others, understanding the value of individual responsibility and hard work and advancing international understanding and goodwill.

Interested students may join Interact by contacting Chad Carter, Principal, McCormick Middle School and submitting a sign up form.  Forms are available in the McCormick business office.  All students who sign up before May 2015 will be cited as “Founding Members”.  

Rotary Club of Huron Ohio would like to thanks Dennis Muratori, Chad Carter, and Scott Matheny (Huron Schools) for their support of this joint initiative for the students of Huron.

For more information, visit www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/learning-reference/learn-topic/interact, www.huronrotary.org, or www.facebook.com/huronrotaryclub.  

Looking forward to Summer!

Here is the schedule for events that will take place this summer at the Huron Boat Basin.  Keep thinking summer!!!

Boppin on the Basin features pop music, classic rock, country, blues, and jazz live entertainment. Concerts begin at 7:30 pm on Saturday evenings unless otherwise noted.

2015 Boat Basin Schedule
June 6 xxxxxxxxxxx	City Wide Garage Sale I Womack Family Band - Blend of folk, Americana, jazz, blues and rock & roll	9am- 2pm 7:30 pm
June 13	Allie & The Rockers- Great mix of Country, Pop, Rock & Blues	7:30 pm
June 20	SandTown -Motown at its finest!	7:30 pm
June 27	Gypsies in the Palace - Ohio's premier Jimmy Buffet Band	7:30 pm
July 4	Red, White and Blues Bang  Fireworks-Saturday-10:30pm	6:00 pm
July 10, 11 & 12	Huron River Fest - Live Music. huronriverfest.com Fireworks-Friday-10:15pm
July 18	Direct Energy - Ohio's leading horn driven classic rock & soul band	7:30 pm
July 25	Christmas in July -- Rumours- A Fleetwood Mac tribute	7:30 pm
Aug. 1	17th Annual K-96/WLKR   Summer Jam - wkfm.com	5:00 pm
Aug. 7, 8 & 9	Huron Rotary - Fine Art & Food Festival -Live Music -huronrotary.org
Aug. 15	All Classics Weekend -Lyman Boat Owners Association -classic wooden boats.  Soft Machine - classic rock & one hit wonders.	7:30 pm
Aug. 22	Eddie & The Edsels - Northeast Ohio's #1 Oldies Review	7:30 pm
Aug. 29	Legends of Rock - Best of British Invasion & Elvis	7:30 pm
Sept. 5	New Decade Band - 50's thru the 90's & more! Classic Rock & Pop	7:30 pm
Sept. 12	City Wide Garage Sale II	9am- 1pm
Oct. 10	Pumpkin Fest - Great Fall festival for families!	11am- 5pm
Oct. 17  Oct. 23-24	Fish Huron Ohio Walleye Challenge FishHuronOhio.com Master Walleye Circuit - Walleye Championship, Lake Erie (filmed for televeision)

ARTS AT THE AMPHITHEATER

Arts at the Amphitheater features a variety of classical, big band, and marching-band style live performances. Concerts begin at 7:00 pm on Sunday evenings unless otherwise noted.

2015 Arts @ Amphitheater - Sundays
July 12	Huron River Fest – The region’s most popular family event	11am- 6pm
July 19	Vermilion Community Concert Band – Vermilion’s premiere concert band	7 pm
July 26	Guys with Guitars	7 pm
Aug. 2	Erie County OSU Alumni Band– Go Bucks!	7 pm
Aug. 9	Fine Art & Food Festival	12pm–6pm
Aug. 16	Pantasia – Music performed on the steel drum, the national instrument of Trinidad & Tobago! Findlay High School Steelband	7 pm

MOVIES BY THE RIVER

Great for family entertainment, the Amphitheater at the Huron Boat Basin presents a free, family-friendly movie series that runs from mid-July to mid-August. Movies are on Wednesday nights and begin at dusk.

2015 Movies – Wednesday Evenings ALL MOVIES BEGIN AT DUSK
July 15	Lego Movie
July 22	Polar Express
July 29	Boxtrolls
Aug. 5	Frozen
Aug. 12	Back to the Future II