United Way and Findlay YMCA Kicks off “Feed a Child” Program with Snack Drive for Hungry Children
FINDLAY, Oh –More than 40% of students in the Findlay City School District are currently enrolled in the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) free and reduced lunch program. Some schools in the district report rates as high as 79% enrollment of their students. These figures serve as strong indicators of food instability among children [...]
HPD IS NOW ACCEPTING SUMMER DAY CAMP REGISTRATION
The Hancock Park District is offering exciting and educational opportunities for youth, ages 6-12 years old. From exploring the outdoors to recreating pioneer life, Summer Day Camp participants will be immersed in fun hands-on activities that will enrich their summers. Camp registrations are now being accepted at the HPD office, located on 1424 E. Main [...]
Owens Findlay-area Campus Hosts Spring 2010 Job Fair, April 15
FINDLAY, OH - Area residents and students are invited to learn about and explore various employment opportunities available throughout the region as the Owens Community College Findlay-area Campus hosts Spring 2010 Job Fair on Thursday, April 15.
Sponsored by Owens’ Career Services Office, the Spring 2010 Job Fair will run from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. [...]
Busdeker Selected as United Way Distinguished Volunteer
Findlay, OH – The United Way of Hancock County has announced that Larry Busdeker, superintendent of Hancock County schools, has been selected to receive this year’s Distinguished Volunteer Award.
Busdeker was nominated by Rick Van Mooy, coordinator for the Hancock County Educational Service Center, for his commitment to the community and his extensive volunteer experience with [...]
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK EVENTS SLATED FOR BLUFFTON LIBRARY
BLUFFTON, Ohio – It’s National Library Week, a time to celebrate the contributions of libraries, librarians and library workers in schools, campuses and communities nationwide. Bluffton Public Library is celebrating National Library Week – Monday, April 12, to Saturday, April 17 – by hosting special events all week long.
The Friends of the Library book sale [...]
Van Buren Student 4000th Recruit
For many High school graduates the thought of starting the next chapter of their life is exciting and sometimes full of surprises. For James Potteiger they have already begun.
On March 9th, 2010 James was prepared to take the first step towards his future. While enlisting with the Ohio National Guard he received his first surprise, [...]
March 2010 Students of the Month
Back Row
Clay Baker Arlington
Shannon Mills Findlay
Alaina Swisher McComb
Susan Rader McComb
Alexander Barlekamp Cory-Rawson
Front Row
Tierney Margraf Arcadia
Laura Beach Arlington
Stacey Marshall Cory-Rawson
Alexander Roszman Van Buren
Alyssa Wundellich Findlay
Marie Walker Liberty-Benton
Not Shown
Sara Doxsey Van Buren
Aaron Ramsey Arlington
Morgan Hammer Findlay
Amanda Hyde Liberty-Benton
“From Snow to Vernal Ponds”
As I walk through the last vestiges of winter snow whose sharp angular drifts have morphed into rounded pillows, I see, think, and smell spring. Leaving a multilayer copy of itself in the snow, I see an oak leaf from last fall has found its way deep into the snow. The warmth produced by the [...]
Journey at Christ Church UM celebrates 50 years!!
A Heritage Sunday Celebration honoring 50 years of service to the community was observed Sunday, February 28, 2010, at Journey at Christ Church, 225 West Bigelow Ave., Findlay, OH. The 9:00 Traditional Worship Service featured a Heritage Celebration followed by a cake and punch reception. Young and old came together to worship God and celebrate [...]
A SMART Approach to Networking.
A majority of jobs do not come from the NET, they come from networking.
Networking is talking to people and exchanging information.
Networking is important in the job search to
-Get your message out
-Get marketplace information
-Get information on target companies
-Get referrals; more networking contact names
Preparing to network: You should sound confident and focused. Practice your positioning statement/objective. Practice [...]
