American Red Cross information CONVOY — Vancrest Nursing Home in Convoy will host a bloodmobile between 2-7 p.m. on June 11. Those who are at least 17 years of age (16 with parental consent, advanced forms are available at the Red Cross Office, 208 E. Main St.), weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and are […]
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Vantage Career Center information On the evening of Tuesday, June 3, a number of adults took a giant step in their lives at the Vantage Recognition Ceremony. More than 50 adult learners were recognized for completing a full-time program. They may have received a certificate for the ABLE program, or the EMT program, or the […]
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Van Wert Elks information Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, has announced the awarding of a $1,000 Educational Fund Grant by the Ohio Elks Association to Shae Friemoth. Educational Fund Grants, which are awarded by the Ohio Elks Association, are made possible by monies provided by the Elks National Foundation. Friemoth […]
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The Van Wert Knights of Columbus donated $300 to Van Wert Youth Baseball. Shown is Jeff McIntosh (left) of the Knights of Columbus presenting the check to Ty Conrad. (Knights of Columbus photo)
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By Catherine Kopack, reporter The Clever Clover 4-H Club had its fifth meeting on April 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Grace Bible Church in Van Wert. Kayla Krites led the 4-H Pledge. Alaina Arney took attendance by roll call and members answered with their favorite animal. Sixteen members were present. Jamie Burenga gave a Service Project […]
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By Hope Wallace What does it mean when 15 percent of a population is over the age of 65? Yes, it means we are living longer, are more active in our later years and that is wonderful! It also means a slowing population growth, which can ultimately stagnate an economy. Van Wert County’s percentage is […]
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By Rex Dolby The Camera Club’s next meeting will be Thursday, June 12, at 7 p.m. at the Wassenberg Art Center. “Flowers” will be the competition theme in prints and slides as well as makeup slide competition for the missed winter meeting. Any Wassenberg Art Center member may submit up to four prints and/or slides […]
POSTED: 06/04/14 at 1:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News