Huron Hometown News - June 21, 2012

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Inspiration Run 2012 honors the 10 year anniversary of the passing of Mi-chelle Saunders and Ryan Foss; the origi-nal inspiration for the event. Michelle and Ryan’s families and friends encour-age everyone to come out to Fabens Park on Sunday, June 24th for a fun run/walk (non-competitive). All ages and abilities are welcome. Children age twelve years and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Participants can choose a 5K Run/Walk or 3/4-mile Fun Run/Walk.

One-half of the $10.00 entry fee (per person) goes directly to the Michelle Ma-rie Saunders/Ryan Leigh Foss Memorial Scholarship Fund. The Scholarship Fund has awarded $66,000 to Huron High School graduates over the past 10 years. Recipients of this year’s Scholarships are Katlyn Sommer and Brittany Graves. Your continued support will allow two $3000 Scholarships to be awarded every year in memory of Michelle and Ryan. Additional donations to previous years’ causes can also be made on race day in the donation area.

Registration forms for Inspiration Run 2012 are available at Huron Parks and Recreation, 110 Wall Street (phone 419-433-8487 with questions), or Huron’s website at cityofhuron.org. Participants can also register at Fabens Park at 11:00 am – 11:45 am on the morning of the run, Sunday, June 24th.

2012 also marks the 30th birthdays of Michelle and Ryan. Ryan graduated

from Huron in 2000 and was one of the most dedicated cheerleaders to come out of Huron High. She was known for her smile and her big hugs. She always had a way of “cheering you up”. She was a great leader and motivator and loved to work with little children. Michelle grad-uated in 2001 and was on the Volleyball 1999 State Championship Team and the 2000 State Runner-Up Team. She was also the 2000 Homecoming Queen. She will always be remembered for her smile, her positive attitude and her team spirit. Both girls attended Bowling Green State University where they were roommates. Ryan wanted to be a Math Teacher and Michelle was studying to become a Nurse.

Their vibrant lives were cut short when they were killed in an automobile ac-cident on March 15, 2002, along with 4 other roommates. To keep their memory alive, friends Kirsta Solberg and Aubrey Miller began the first Inspiration Run to remind everyone how much Ryan and Michelle still inspire them to keep a positive attitude, keep friends and fam-ily close, live life to the fullest, and live a healthy lifestyle. Please come out to Fabens Park to support the Scholarship Fund and be inspired to run/walk to cel-ebrate the legacy of Ryan and Michelle!

One of the most captivating “period” musical shows of our time (originally presented by The Huron Playhouse 50 years ago!), Bye Bye Birdie will perform June 26 through June 30 at the Mc-Cormick School on Ohio Street in Huron. With book by Michael Stewart, music by Charles Strou-se, and lyrics by Lee Adams, the production tells the story of an Elvis-type rock and roll singer, Conrad Birdie, who is about to be inducted into the army. His agent’s secretary concocts one fi-nal national publicity plan before his induction.

Conrad will bid a typical Ameri-can teen-age girl goodbye with an all-American kiss on live televi-sion. When a young girl in Sweet Apple, Ohio wins the honor, the fun really begins! Featured in this large cast are Brady Miller (Find-lay, OH) as Albert Peterson, Emi-ly Casale (Sandusky, OH) as Rose Alvarez, Ryan C. Dawley (Royal Oak, MI) as Conrad Birdie, Lau-ren Rainey (New Orleans, LA) as Kim MacAfee, Drew Wander (Green, OH) as Hugo Peabody, and Geoff Stephenson (Bowling Green/Huron, OH) as Mr. Ma-cAfee.

Audiences will remember two songs, in particular, which high-

light the music: “Put on a Happy Face” sung by Albert; and “Kids” performed by Mr. and Mrs. Ma-cAfee.

This production is directed by Playhouse veteran, Heather Wil-liams (Winona, MN), and cho-reographed by veteran Emily Casale (Sandusky, OH). Kerry Glann (Huron, OH) Playhouse veteran musical director and conductor brings the score to life. Dennis C. Seyer (Cape Gi-rardeau, MO) is designing the multi-purpose setting which al-lows for a fluid change of scene and action. Maxwell Schnur (Jo-plin, MO) is the lighting designer and Heather Motz (Bartlett, IL) is designing the sound. Costumes are by Creative Costume Rentals of Sandusky.

Bye Bye Birdie will leave the au-dience singing and dancing all the way home! FUN entertainment for the entire family!

Ticket prices for all Huron Play-house productions are $17 for adults, $16 for students and se-niors, and $13 for children under 12. Tickets for adult groups of 15 or more are $15 each and group payments are due one week in advance. The curtain time is 8:00 p.m. nightly (Tuesday through Saturday). For reservations and

further information, please con-tact The Huron Playhouse at (419) 433-4744. The Box Office at McCormick School, 325 Ohio

Street, is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

By Lisa yako

Many exciting projects are underway around Hu-ron. Though these projects do not always proceed as expected, sometimes you have to make a bigger mess before things get better. Such is the case with the ConAgra silos, the road construction on the Cleve-land Road Bridge and on Main Street, and the pier. In the end, all of this means that things are progressing around Huron.

Great changes are apparent at the pier due to the ongoing Huron Pier/Lighthouse Improvement Proj-ect. Several weeks ago, City employees completed the widening of North Main Street up to the entrance to the pier. The stone that was used for this aspect of the project was taken from the ConAgra demolition site. Most recently, Buckeye Tree and Crane Service com-pleted the initial removal of foliage and tree growth along the pier. Before the next phase of construc-tion begins, the City needed to revise its 25-year lease agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers. With this agreement, the City will be permitted to proceed with the following aspects of the pier project, most of which will be completed in July: 1. Concrete Cap and Installation of Observation Deck on the Block House, 2. Installation of Galvanize Railing, 3. Installation of ADA Ramps along pier and accessing Observation Deck, 4. Additional Tree Clearing north of the block house; 5. Vegetation Control along west side of pier, and 6. Asphalt Cap over stone base section and widen-ing of access point.

The Huron Pier/Lighthouse Improvement Project is estimated to cost $97,000. Funding for this proj-ect was taken from Economic Development Fund 277. According to City Manager, Andy White, “The Finance Committee recommended the Council sequester one time revenues generated from a large estate tax depos-it solely for the use of ‘projects supporting communi-ty, economic or capital infrastructure improvement.’” Further, White explained that over the next few years, the City will consider completing additional work on the pier and lighthouse including “a landscaping plan to replace some of the cleared vegetation and grass planting to allow for greater recreational access into the Contained Disposal Facility (CDF); installation of utilities, including lighting; pedestrian access paths in-side the CDF; a walkway along the entire perimeter of the CDF and exploration of a joint governance part-nership for annual maintenance.”

In the end, the pier and lighthouse area of Huron will not only be more aesthetically pleasing, but it will be more accessible also. Overall, Huron’s city leaders are working toward goals to enhance the quality of life for and economic benefits to Huron residents. This truly is an exciting time for Huron!

Season Opens with Bye Bye Birdie!

Featured cast members from left to right are: Emily Ca-sale (Sandusky, OH) as Rose Alvarez; Brady Miller (Findlay, OH) as Albert Peterson; Ryan C. Dawley (Royal Oak, MI) as Conrad Birdie; Lauren Rainey (New Orleans, LA) as Kim MacAfee; and Drew Wander (Green, OH) as Hugo Peabody. Bye Bye Birdie will run June 26 through June 30, 2012 at the McCormick School on Ohio Street in Huron. Curtain time is 8:00 p.m. For reservations call (419) 433-4744.

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Camp Good Grief, Stein Hospice’s day camp forchildren, will be held at Osborn Park, Huron, June 25through June 29, and at Lakeview Park, Port Clinton,July 9 through July 13. Camp runs from 10 a.m. to 2p.m.,MondaythroughFriday.

The camp is open to children between the ages of 5and13whohaveexperiencedany typeof loss.Cost is$10,andscholarshipsareavailable.Formore informa-tionandtoregistercontactHopeSeavers,419-625-5269,[email protected].

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CHILDREN

Jamie Steinemann, executive di-rector of the Firelands SymphonyOrchestra(FSO),will join leadersofthe nation’s largest orchestras whileservingontheboardoftheLeagueofAmericanOrchestras.

Steinemann was appointed chair-manofGroups7and8oftheLeague,whichincludesapproximately250or-chestraswithbudgetsof$500,000orless.TheLeagueisthenationalsup-port and advocacy group for morethan850memberorchestras includ-ing the Cleveland Orchestra and theNewYorkPhilharmonic.

Inthisrole,Steinemannwillrepre-sent the interests of smaller budgetorchestras and participate in the ef-forts to ensure the future vitality ofsymphonic music. She, along withherco-chair,willleadgroupsessionsfor smaller budget orchestra execu-tivedirectorsattheannualconference

and mid-winter managers’ meetingsinNewYorkCity.

“Jamie excels in her creative ap-proach to the unique challenges ofmanaging a smaller budget orches-tra,” said Jesse Rosen, President andCEOoftheLeagueofAmericanOr-chestras. “Wearepleasedthatshe iswilling to take this position, to helpguide and strengthen the leadershipofsimilarsizedorchestras.”

Steinemann recognizes the uniqueadvantages of smaller entities, suchas the FSO. “Orchestras overall areundergoingatransformativeperiod,”she said.“Although all arts and cul-tural organizations are facing chal-lenges,smallerbudgetorchestrastendto be more flexible and resilient ineconomicdownturns.Wehavetoun-derstandwhatourcommunitieswantandprogramtotheirneeds.”

AttherecentannualLeagueconfer-

ence in Dallas, the dominant themewasinnovationinorchestras.Tradi-tionalmodelsarebeingexpandedtoinclude community outreach in set-tingssuchasprisons,shelters,hospi-talsandseniorlivinghomes.Lifelonglearning and reaching individualsoutsideoftheconcerthallarecurrentgoalsoforchestras.

Smaller budget orchestras are ac-complishingthesegoalsbybecominginvolvedintheirschoolsandcommu-nities,andbyprovidingfreeconcertswhen possible. The FSO plans morethan 20 school outreach programsin the 2012-13 school year, and afree outdoor concert at BGSU Fire-lands campus on Aug. 25. Studentsare offered complimentary tickets toconcertsduringtheschoolyear.FSOmusician ensembles will perform inassistedlivingandnursinghomes,aswell.

FSO’s Jamie Steinemann appointed chair of League of American Orchestras committee

Runners,sailorsandotherSteinHospicesupportersareinvited to join in a fun-filled weekend at the SanduskySailingClubonFridayandSaturday,June29andJune30.

The weekend schedule: Friday,June29,RibRoast,6:30p.m.to9p.m.(baropens

at5:30p.m.).Cost:$15foradults,$10forchildren.LiveentertainmentprovidedbyMr.Sho.

Saturday,June30,5KRegattaRun,8:30a.m.,(registra-tion7:30a.m.to8:30a.m.BatteryPark.Cost:$15beforerace(registerbyJune22tobeguaranteedaT-shirt),$20

dayofrace.Toregistervisitwww.steinhospice.orgorcall1-800-625-5269.

SanduskyIslandsRace/SteinHospiceCup,10a.m.Cost:$75. To register visitwww.sanduskysailingclub.org.Win-neroftheSteinHospiceCupwillrepresentSteinHospiceat the 2013 National Hospice Regatta in St. PetersburgYachtClub

ProceedsfromtheeventssupportSteinHospice,anot-for-profit agency that has been caring for patients andfamiliesformorethan30years.

STEIN HOSPICE REGATTA WEEKEND

Huron, O. - From 3 - 5 p.m. onThursday July 16 and Friday July17,inMcBrideAuditoriumatBGSUFirelands,theCarylCraneChildren’sTheatre will continue its 23rd sea-sonwithauditionsfor“RaggedyAnnandAndy,”dramatizedbyplaywrightPatricia Thackray, based upon theBobbs-Merrill book. “Raggedy Annand Andy” is a show filled with ad-venture,laughter,andalotofheart.

Follow Raggedy Ann and Andy ononeoftheirexcitingadventureswhilethey are trying to save Babette, the

lovelynewFrenchdoll.Alongthewaytheymeetsomekookyandcrazychar-acters including Witch Wigglewort,the Camel with theWrinkled Knees,and of course the Loonies. There ismuchfuntobehadfortheyoungandoldalike.

Roles are available for ages tenthroughadult.Thoseauditioningareencouraged to read the storyandbefamiliarwiththecharactersandplot.Theplay featuresaflexiblecastwithexcellentrolesavailable.

RehearsalswillbeginJuly27andwill

runfrom1-4p.m.MondaythroughFridaythroughAugust14.OnAugust17rehearsalswillswitchto6-9p.m.MondaythroughFridayuntilperfor-mances.

Performance dates are: Friday andSaturday, September 4 & 5 at 7:30p.m.,andSundaySeptember6at2:30p.m.(matinee)intheMcBrideAudi-torium.

For more information, call BritneyKoser, artistic director of the CarylCraneChildren’sTheatreat419-433-5560,ext.20642.

CCCT holds “Raggedy Ann and Andy” auditions at BGSU Firelands

By Judge Bill Steuk, Huron Municipal courT

TheHuronMunicipalCourthasrecentlyenteredintoanagreementwith theOhioAttorneyGeneral’sOffice(AG)regardingthecollectionofunpaidfinesandcourtcosts. Under this agreement, theCourt will submit certain unpaidclaims to theAG’soffice regardingoffenders who have failed to payforcourtfinesandcourtcosts.TheAG will, in turn, use their officeto pursue collection efforts. Thiscan includeattachingstate incometax refunds from those offenders.There is no cost for utilizing theAG’sservicestothecourtortothecitizensofthiscommunity.Afeewillbechargedtothenon-payingoffenderfortheAG’scostsinthecollectionefforts. The court certainly welcomes the partnershipwiththeAG’sofficeasthiswillbeusedasanadditionalmechanismforenforcingtheCourt’sjudgments.

Articlesappearinginthiscolumnareintendedtopro-vide broad, general information about the law. Beforeapplying this information to a specific legal problem,readersareurgedtoseekadvicefromanattorney.

Cancer Services Charity Golf Out-ing 2012 - Benefiting people withcancer!

Sandusky,Ohio,Wednesday,July11,2012: Cancer Services Charity GolfOuting2012isscheduledforWednes-day,July11,2012atEagleCreekGolfClub,apremiergolfclubinNorwalk.

Theeventisopentothepublicwithfood, drink, on-course games andprizes.Registrationbeginsat10a.m.Shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Lunchstarts at 11:30 a.m., dinner buffetconcluding tournament play, giantraffle, door prizes and awards. Thecost is $95 per person and includesgreenfees,cart,lunchanddinner.

“CancerServicesGolfOutingstart-ed as a community event and thecommunityhasresponded,”saidPeg-

gy Miller, Cancer Services’ executivedirector.“Theyhavetakenitperson-allybecausecancerispersonal.Eachyear thenumberofparticipants andteamsgrows.”

“Many of us in our communitieshavefamilyandfriendswhohavehadcancer or know someone who haslost theirbattlewithcancer. CancerServicesistheretoprovideassistanceandhopebyliftingtheburdenofthisdevastatingdiseaseofcancer.”

This event will benefit Cancer Ser-vices’programsthatinclude:financialassistance forcancer-relatedmedica-tions,travelreimbursementtomedi-cal appointments, liquid nutritionalsupplements, medical equipmentloans, wigs and more, at no charge,hereinNorthCentralOhio.Lastyear

theeventraisedover$10,000forthisworthwhile cause. Sponsorship op-portunities are still available for theevent.

“We also have a new opportunitythis year to celebrate someone bycontributing to be a Tribute HoleSponsoratourCharityGolfOuting,”Miller said. “Tribute Hole Sponsorswillbeabletohonorsomeonespecialbyhaving a hole sponsorship withatwist.”

Sign-upformstobeaTributeHoleSponsor, as well other sponsorships,areavailableonlineattheCancerSer-vices website: freecancerservices.orgor call Cancer Services at 419-626-4548.

Make a Tribute for Cancer Services! FROM THE BENCH

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Thursday,June21,20126:00pm-Sunset

EverythirdThursdayofthemonthMay through September - Lookingfor something to do on a Thursdayevening?Wanttovisitourwonderfulshops?Interestedinstrollingthroughhistoric downtown Vermilion whilebeing serenaded? Vermilion has be-come known throughout the re-gionforitsfabulousThirdThursdayMusic, Flowers & A Sunset concerts

which take place May through Sep-tember.There isanexcitingarrayoffree musical entertainment for you!Manyofourlocalmusiciansprovidemusic for your listening enjoymentin several different locations scat-tered throughouthistoricdowntownVermilion’sHarbourTown.Dosomeshopping, grab something to eat orenjoysomegreat icecreamandbeapartofthisfantasticeventeachThirdThursdayofthemonth.Anyonewho

isinterestedinparticipatinginThirdThursdaysshouldcontactBarbBrady@440-967-9504.

THIRD THURSDAYS - MUSIC, FLOWERS & A SUNSET

Christ Episcopal Church120 Ohio Street, Huron419-433-470110 a.m. worship and communion servicesSunday School 9 a.m. and Adult Sunday

School 9 a.m.www.christchurchhuron.com

First Presbyterian ChurchFirst Presbyterian ChurchSummer Worship Hours:8:00 & 9:30 a.m.Fellowship Hour at 10:30 a.m.Boaters Welcome!

No Sunday School until Fall419-433-4348churchoffice@huronpresby

Grace Presbyterian ChurchKalahari Resort, Nia Convention Center,

Rt. 250, [email protected]: Sunday 6 p.m.

Holy Trinity Anglican Church1608 St. Rt. 113, Milan419-499-3683Father Dennis HenkleWorship and Holy Communion – Sunday

10:00 a.m.

Huron United Methodist Church338 Williams Street, Huron419-433-3984Rev. J. Roger Skelly – WattsSunday Praise Service 8 AM.Sunday School for all ages 9 AM.Celebration Worship 10 AM with Chil-

dren’s Church.Pastor’s Cherub Chat at both services.Youth Groups 7-8th and 9-12th grades,

usually meet Sundays 6:30 PM.Sanctuary and classrooms handicapped

accessible. Open Doors, Open Minds, Open Hearts

Lighthouse Assembly of God Church820 Cleveland Road East, Huron419-433-8889www.lighthouseagc.orgSunday Service 10:45 a.m.Sunday School 10:00 a.m. adult and chil-

drenAdult Bible Study 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays Youth Group 6 p.m. SundayFood Pantry 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays;

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays Food Pantry: 419-616-0088Salvation Army Service Unit 10:30 a.m. to

1:30 p.m. Thursdays by appointment only.

Salvation Army Services: 419-433-0500

St. Matthew Evang. Lutheran Church15617 Mason Road, VermillionRev. Dr. Karl Fry, Pastor440-967-9886www.lutheransonline.com/stmattverml-

cmsLadies Bible Fellowship 9:15 a.m.Sunday School 9:30 a.m. All Ages Wel-

comeSunday Worship 10:30 a.m. with Holy

CommunionWednesday 7:00 p.m. Worship

St. Peter Catholic Church430 Main Street, Huron, 419-433-5725www.stpetershuron.orgMass Schedule 5:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Sunday Weekday & Holyday MassesPlease see the bulletin on our websiteReconciliation 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday

or by appointment

The Chapel4444 Galloway Road, Sandusky419-627-0208 www.thechapel.tv/

Saturday Service 5:00 p.m.Sunday Services at 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.Jr. High Youth Group – Sundays during 9

and 11 am church service meet in the Ware-house/Youth Room

Sr. High Youth Group – Sunday evenings from 6 to 8pm meet in the Warehouse/Youth Room.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

4511 Galloway Road, Huron419-626-9860Bishop: Bill ReedSacrament Service Sundays 9:30 a.m. Family History Center Wednesday 10 a.m.

to 2 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Zion Lutheran Church930 Main Street, Huron419-433-4711www.zionhuron.org8:30 a.m. Sundays Traditional Worship

Service10 a.m. contemporary, family-friendly

workship9:15 a.m. Sundays Family Friendly Con-

temporary Worship Service with Sunday School for children and teens.

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On June 24, 2012, Huron United Methodist Church will have a reception for Lisa Beebe after the 10:00 a.m. service. After 10 years as our Christian Education Direc-tor, Lisa is relocating with husband Joe to Tennessee as they start another chap-ter in their lives. Everyone is invited to come out and cel-ebrate how Lisa has touched each and every one of our lives through her dedicated service to our church fam-ily and our entire commu-nity. Please join us for cake and punch. The reception should begin about 11:15 a.m. The church is located at 338 Williams Street.

Reception for CE Director Lisa Beebe

A Pancake Breakfast and Car Wash Benefit for the Brian Moser family will be held at Zion Lutheran Church 930 South Main Street Huron, Ohio on Sat-urday June 23, 2012 from 9 am until 12 noon. All you can eat pancakes, sausages, orange juice, milk and cof-fee. Ages 12 and up $5.00, 12 and under $3.00. Car wash is donation only. Drive-thru, carry-out, and indoor seating available.

Brian Moser Benefit

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The Sandusky Yacht Club served as the backdrop as eight physicians were recog-nized during the 30th graduation ceremo-ny for Firelands Regional Medical Center’s Medical Education program. Eric Mast, DO, Director, Medical Education/Family Medicine Residency at Firelands Regional Medical Center, recognized the following graduates of the 2009-2012 Family Medi-cine Residency Class and the 2011-2012 Internship Class:

• Stacey L. Carpenter, DO – Family Medi-cine Residency

• Mark B. Cheney, DO – Family Medicine Residency

• Thomas R. Conley, DO – Family Medi-cine Residency

• Nicholas Pfleghaar, DO – Family Medi-cine Residency

• Nicholas S. Racker, DO – Traditional Rotating Internship

• Dominic W. Robinson, DO – Tradition-al Rotating Internship

• Jayme L. VanBeek, DO – Traditional Ro-tating Internship

• Jeremy M. Whiting, DO – Traditional Rotating Internship

Daniel J. Moncher, Executive Vice Presi-dent & Chief Financial Officer of Firelands Regional Medical Center provided wel-coming comments to the graduates and

those in attendance. After receiving their awards and certifi-

cates, graduates presented awards to area physicians who were instrumental in pro-viding instruction and guidance during the year. Vinay K. Gudena, MD, MPH, was recognized as the recipient of the Family Medicine Residency Preceptor of the Year Award. Christopher E. Avendano, MD, was recognized with the Internship Preceptor of the Year Award.

The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Outstanding Physi-cian Awards were presented to Robert L. Hill, MD (Primary Care Physician); Kari M. Ketvertis, MD (Family Medicine Phy-sician); William D. Bruner, DO (Specialty Physician); and Stacey L. Carpenter, DO (Resident Physician).

The Presentation of Appreciation Award recognized Nicholas J. Pfleghaar, DO, Chief Resident.

Family Health Services Clinic Preceptors were also recognized and included Reagan E.A. Bristol, DO, Kari M. Ketvertis, MD, Luis L. Perez, DO, James E. Preston, DO, John F. Ramey, DO, and Larry E. Robinson, Jr., DO.

The evening concluded with a Benedic-tion from James E. Preston, DO, Ohio Uni-versity CORE Assistant Dean.

For more than 40 years, Firelands Region-

al Medical Center has provided osteopath-ic medical education in Northwest Ohio, graduating over 250 residents and interns. Fostering a collegial environment, both al-lopathic and osteopathic physicians work together to offer a quality clinical medical education to the trainees. Firelands Regional Medical Center is nationally recognized for its award-winning care.

Photo: Eight physicians were recently recognized during the 30th gradua-tion ceremony for Firelands Regional Medical Center’s Medical Education pro-gram. Graduates in the 2009-2012 Family Medi-cine Residency Class and the 2011-2012 Internship Class pictured include - front row (L to R): Stacey L. Carpenter, DO; Kristin N. Pollock, DO; Elizabeth M. Gomes, DO; Julie A. Gerth, DO; Dominic W. Robinson, DO; Jayme L. VanBeek, DO; BACK ROW: Rick Tobey, DO; Thomas R. Conley, DO; Nicholas Pfleghaar, DO; Mark B. Cheney, DO;

Eric Mast, DO, Director, Medical Educa-tion/Family Medicine Residency at Fire-lands Regional Medical Center. Not pic-tured: Nicholas Racker, DO and Jeremy Whiting, DO

Firelands Regional Medical Center Medical Education Celebrates 30th Graduation


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• Round trip transportation• BBQ Dinner at the Portofino Waterfront Restaurant• Cash Bar and Snacks onboardMonday June 25thDepart Port Clinton: 5pmDepart Put-in-Bay: 5:30pmArrive at Port Clinton: 1:30am$99/adult $30/child (ages 12 & under)

54th Annual TargetFireworks, Detroit

Reservations Required

Parks & Rec

Library SummerStorytimes

June13–July25No registration required.

LapsitWednesdaysat10:15AMFor children up to 2 ½ years with caregiver

ToddlerTimeWednesdaysat11:00AMFor children 2 ½ - 3 ½ years with caregiver

StorytimeWednesdaysat1:30PMFor children 3 ½ - 5 years on their own

WhoDoYouThinkYouAre?Friday, June 22, 2 - 3:30 PMJoin Lisa Yako of Historical Research

Partners as she helps you explore your an-cestry on the Web. Participants must have a working knowledge of web searching. This program (for teens and adults) is free but space is limited. Registration is required.

Creaturesof theNightwith Mona Rut-ger, Monday, June 25 at 1:30 – 2:30 PM

Mona Rutger from Back to the Wild will share her collection of birds, snakes, and amphibians. What do these creatures do at night while you are catching your ZZZZZZZs? Registration is required.

(Kindergarten and older)

Give a HOOT Owl Craft for children (completed K-2), Tuesday, June 26, 10:30 AM or 1:30 PM -

Using a pizza round, some seeds, and

beads we’ll create an owl mosaic! Registra-tion is required.

HealthySnacking(for teens and adults),Wednesday, June 27, 7 PM

Do you have “snack attacks” late at night? Join us as Donna Green from the OSU Ex-tension Office helps us turn our late night cravings into healthy snacking.

Socrates Café, Wednesday, June 27, 7 - 8:15 PM

This month the adult discussion group will consider the topic: marriage. Light refreshments served compliments of the Friends of the Huron Public Library.

ReachfortheStarsBingo, Tuesday, July 3 at 10:30 AM or 1:30 PM

Bingo is the name, FUN is the game! Prizes for everyone! Open to children who have completed grades K-2. Registration is required.

ConnectOhioComputerClasses, Monday, 7/9; Tuesday, 7/10; Wednesday, 7/11: 6 - 8 PM

Would you like to learn the basics about computers, the Internet and email? These monthly classes are for beginning adults and all three days should be attended. Space is limited so call or email to reserve your place.

All Huron Parks and Recreation Pro-grams require Pre-Registration unless otherwise noted. Registration forms are available on the website or at our office. Please sign up earlyto avoid cancellation of programs due to low enrollment! Call 419-433-8487 for information or visit our website for details on programs.

Mailing address: 417 Main St., Huron OHOffice location: 110 Wall Street Phone: 419-433-8487 Fax: 419-433-0470Email: [email protected] Website: www.cityofhuron.orgStay up-to-date on all the current Parks

and Recreation news! Sign up for our NEW email alerts on the City of Huron’s homepage... We’ll be sending out informa-tion on upcoming programs, events, and other general announcements.

Inspiration RunSunday, June 24th

at 12:00pmThis year’s fun (non-competitive) 5K

Run/Walk honors the 10 year anniversary of the passing of Ryan Foss and Michelle Saunders; the original motivation for the Inspiration Run. Fifty percent of the pro-

ceeds go to the Foss-Saunders Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 12:00pm at Fa-bens Park.

Registration will take place from 11:00-11:45am.

Registration forms are available on our website; Pre-Registration is preferred. Registration fee is $10 per person.

Summer Programs & Camps!

Spaces for most of our summer camps & programs are still available, but don’t delay registering! For more information and registration forms, visit our website: cityofhuron.org (link to Parks and Recre-ation under “Departments”)

Swim LeSSonS

Session I: June 25th – 29th (one week sprint session)

Session II: July 9th-20th (some age groups are full—contact our office with ques-tions)

Session III: July 23rd-August 3rd

Session IV: August 6th-17th

Classes are available for children ages 3-10. For a list of times, fees and levels,

please visit our website: cityofhuron.org

Summer CampS

Golf Camp: June 25th-27th

Soccer Camp: July 9th-13th

Cheerleading Camp: July 11th-13th

Tennis Camp: July 16th-19th & 23rd-26th

Basketball Camp: July 23rd-26th

For a complete listing of ages, times, fees & more visit our website: cityofhuron.org.

Summer FitneSS: BeaCh Yoga

Session II: July 24th-August 30th

Boppin on the BasinFree live performances on Saturday eve-

nings at the Huron Boat Basin: June 23 – 7:30 pm - Enjoy the Best of the British Invasion & Elvis performed by the Legends of Rock band. June 30 – 7:30 pm – Features the “Naked Monkeys,” Lake Erie’s Premier Island Show Band. Visit www.cityofhuron.org for the season’s complete schedule.

Boat Basin Dockage Available

20’ Seasonal Dockage is available in the Huron Boat Basin Marina. Residents: $880.00. Non-Residents: $920.00. If inter-

ested, please contact the Huron Boat Ba-sin at 419-433-4848 or email [email protected]

Nickel Plate Beach - Sea-son Parking Passes

2012 Season: Applications are available on our website or in our office. The Nickel Plate Season Parking Pass allows the reg-istered holder to park one (1) licensed ve-hicle at Nickel Plate Beach during beach hours (dawn to dusk) throughout the season (Memorial Day to Labor Day). The cost for a season pass is $20 Residents and $30 for Non-Residents.

Huron Parks and RecreationOfficelocation:110WallStreetMailingaddress:417MainSt.

Phone:419-433-8487Fax:419-433-0470

Email:[email protected]:www.huronparks.org

BY LiSa Yako

Summer is now officially here! First, summer heat can cause high cooling bills. To reduce your costs, make sure that your air conditioner is in good running order. It is best to hire a trained professional to tune up your unit so it is working properly and efficiently. If your air conditioning unit is more than 10 years old, it might be time to upgrade to a more energy-efficient model. Now is a good time to either tune-up or replace your system because First Energy is offering rebates for both. You can receive a $25 rebate for tuning up your existing cen-tral air conditioner or up to $150 on the installation of a new, high-efficiency cen-tral air conditioner. For more information and to locate a certified HVAC provider, visit www.energysaveohio-home/hvac or call 1-888-243-6808. It is also important to regularly replace or wash the filter on your heating/cooling system. Other ways of reducing your energy costs include clos-ing blinds and curtains during the hottest part of the day, especially for south-facing windows, and making sure all doors and windows are properly caulked and weath-er-stripped.

The outside of your home will need some attention this summer to keep out critters, especially spiders, insects, and bats. There are several means of dealing with the abundant spiders. Many local businesses

offer spider spraying; check in the phone book or online for a list of providers. Al-ternately, you can do the spraying yourself with products purchased at a local store, or mix your own solution if you want a natural means of spider control. To cre-ate a natural solution, mix one tablespoon of an essential oil, such as peppermint, citronella, or tea tree oil, with one quart of water and five tablespoons of natural dish soap. Spray weekly on any surfaces where you might find spiders. Ants could also be a problem this time of year, so be sure to properly seal your house, espe-cially around doors and windows, and be diligent in cleaning up food crumbs. Bats are beneficial in that they eat many insects, but at this time of year, they are looking for somewhere to raise their young. Take some time to thoroughly inspect your home for gaps in the roof and also along the foundation. Seal any gaps in the foun-dation with spray foam.

Some other tips for keeping your home in good running order include cleaning your gutters. Cleaning out the entire length of your dryer duct and finally, vacuum the coils of your refrigerator to help it to run more efficiently. This will be especially important to keep your summertime bev-erages cold! In the end, a small amount of time spent in preparing your home for summer will be beneficial for both peace of mind and cost savings.

Preparing Your Home for Summer

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It’s the YMCA’S BIKE & BOAT NIGHT! Join us at Vermilion Quaker Steak & Lube for our major event! Take a chance and buy a ticket to win a 2012 HARLEY DA-VIDSON SPORTSTER XL1200 MOTOR-CYCLE. There will only be 400 tickets sold! Tickets are $50.00 and can be pur-chased at the Y or from any Board Mem-ber. Music will be provided by the NAKED MONKEYS. You can also enjoy the great Food, Raffles and our Live and Silent Auc-tions! One of the great trips up for auc-tion this year is a week’s stay at a Sedona Condo! Come and take a chance on this fabulous trip!

tired oF hearing “i’m Bored?” Looking for something fun yet safe for

the kids to do! Well look no more because the Y can help! Why not bring them to our

“WEWANAGO SUMMER CAMP”? Sign them up for 3 days, 4 days or 5 days. Camp is open to children ages 6 to 13. Children must have completed Kindergarten to at-tend. Camp offers weekly themes and lotsa fun! For more info call 967-3050.

water aeroBiCS @ the VBC Class is open to YMCA, VBC members

only! June 18-Aug. 8 (8 week session) Monday & Wednesday at 8:00-8:45am. Instructor Colleen Rini will help you with this fun summer workout! Suitable for all fitness levels. The class meets at the Ver-milion Boat Club pool. Limited space available! Fee: $32.00 **Class will be held on July 4th**

new CLaSS! tBg Thursday morning at 9:00-9:50am be-

ginning June 21st, join Colleen Rini for a class that works on Thighs, Buns and Guts! Suitable for all fitness levels! If you need

help in those areas then this is the class for you! Fee: $12.00 Y Member $42.00 Non Y Member

CheCk out another new CLaSS Why not try our new CARDIO

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Youth minor League t-BaLL June 25 – August 18 (ages 3-4, 5-6)

BLASTBALL is a great way to introduce beginning players to baseball. Blastball uses the exclusive “honking” base to help keep players in the game. T-BALL is for players who are ready to improve skills while learning the rules & fundamentals of baseball & softball. Fee: $45.00 Y member $60.00 Non Y member (8 week session/7games)

nFL FLag FootBaLL August 20 - Oct. 13 Ages 5-7, 8-10 Boys

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Ed Cosmetology Program recently celebrated and graduated from EHOVE’S 18-month program. Cos-metology Coordinator Gena Vanover is very op-timistic about graduates’ success in the workforce. “The ones who have grad-uated all have jobs,” said Vanover.

The 18-month program at EHOVE includes not only a cosmetology li-cense but also a manager’s license, so that students and graduates can manage their own business some-day.

Graduate Ciera Johnson is so excited to begin her career. “EHOVE’s pro-gram offered very good hands-on experience, which is exactly what I needed and helped with my learning ability,” said Johnson. “EHOVE’S Adult Ed Cosmetology Program is great. I ab-solutely feel ready for the workforce, and I would recommend this program to anyone.”

“No unemployment in this industry. If you want to work, you have a job. Any student can make 20,000 to 80,000 a year, depending on location,” said Vanover.

EHOVE’S Adult Ed Cos-metology Program offers careers as a Cosmetologist, Salon Manager, Nail Tech and Skin Care Special-ist. This program taught graduates the cosmetic care of hair, skin and nails. Skills learned include: Hair color, artificial nails, hair cutting and styling, and skin care. Employ-ment opportunities are great. EHOVE’S program and graduates have a 100 % pass rate on the Ohio State Board of Cosmetol-ogy License Exam.

Graduates include: Brittani Erevia - Bellevue Brianna Myers - Norwalk Ciara Johnson - Marble-head ( in front of sign) Jason Webb - Sandusky (behind sign) Jennifer Cleary - Bellevue Holly Cooper – Huron

If you or someone you know is interested in attending the EHOVE Cosmetology class, con-tact EHOVE at 419-499-4663 x280 or go to www.EHOVE.net.

A New Opportunity

Visual Communication Design students from EHOVE recently received recogni-tion for their original artwork for the Ohio Duck Stamp contest. Melissa Enderle (Norwalk HS) placed 3rd out of the State of Ohio for High school students. Her artwork will be displayed throughout the state of Ohio for this upcoming year. Cory Goolman (Edison HS) and Brittni Flem-ming (Monroeville HS) each received hon-orable mention.

“We were given a list of ducks to choose from,” said Enderle. “I picked the ruddy duck because it has very colorful wings.”

Enderle says she has always expressed pas-sion and shown talent with her artwork since a very young age.

The contest took place in April, and re-sults were released only recently. There were a total of 500 entries. Forty five were for high school students alone. Any age could participate in this contest.

Students received certificates and ribbons and a backpack with various items such as a sketchpad, calendar and other items for their hard work. This contest is sponsored by the United States Department of Inte-rior.

EHOVE students excel in stamp content

EHOVE’S Electrical Tech program re-ceived a very generous donation of three tool kits from Wolf Bros. Supply in San-dusky and Greenlee Tools.

Electrical Tech instructor, Chuck Oeder, is very impressed by the donation. “Thou-sands of dollars worth of tools were do-nated to my Electrical Tech program,” said Oeder. “This is amazing in today’s econo-my to receive donations from businesses to help with student’s education.”

Bill Porter from Wolf Bros. Supply in Sandusky Ohio helped start the Klein Tool program back in 1999. Klein has provided a $250 Electricians Tool kit to the top Elec-trical Tech senior every year. “This year I was able to secure two additional $300 tool kits from Greenlee Tools for two additional seniors,” said Porter.

The seniors who received the donated kits this year were all part of EHOVE’s Summer Jumpstart Program (summer in-ternship/on-the-job work experience) and have had superior ratings from their em-ployers. They also were in the top of their class in academic performance, attendance, and lab related work.

Students selected for the tool kits were:Nick Doughty (St. Paul HS) received the

Klein Tools package. Doughty has been active as a Skills USA voting delegate and has been employed with Norweco Co. in

Norwalk, Ohio. He will be attending Ohio University in the Fall studying Electrical Engineering.

Cody Hicks (New London HS) received one of the Greenlee kits. Hicks did a year long internship with NASA Plumbrook Station and is currently employed with All Phase Power & Lighting in Sandusky, Ohio. He will continue an apprenticeship program when he graduates.

Adam Stierhoff (Margaretta HS) received a Greenlee kit. Adam has been working with R.J. Beck Security in Norwalk, Ohio. Stierhoff worked with R.J.

Beck and he will continue his employ-ment after graduation.

Students showed a lot of gratitude for the generous donations. “This is a great dona-tion” said Stierhoff. “It saves me money and is a great tool set. I think it’s great they are investing in our education.”

“Tools are very expensive to buy, so the donation helps tremendously,” said Doughty.

(L-R) Adam Stierhoff, Nick Doughty, Cody Hicks

Generous Donation

That Works

EHOVE students, family, friends, partner school principals and super-intendents, Post Secondary Partners, instructors, staff and the EHOVE Board of Education and Adminis-tration celebrated with graduates for EHOVE’S Career Center Senior Rec-ognition Ceremony at the Sandusky State Theater on May 25.

With just about every single seat filled in the theater, it’s no wonder EHOVE choose to have two senior recognitions: 830 am and 11:00 am.

After the presentation of the Colors, Forensic Science student Haley Olds (Monroeville HS) sang a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem. EHOVE Superintendent Sharon Mas-troianni and Principal Rod Smith welcomes the crowd and commended students and parents.

After each student received his or her career portfolio containing the validation of work performance, awards, certifications, resume, letters of verifications and recommenda-tions, the crowd enjoyed the Senior Music Video. The video featured a compilation of images and videos of the students, plus a popular section of them performing and lip syncing to the popular *NSync song, “Bye Bye Bye”. Tears and laughter filled the the-

ater with many proud graduates and parents as memories were displayed on a big screen of this past year at EHOVE.

Firefigher/EMT student Ashley Jett (Margaretta HS) felt great about to-day’s ceremony. “It went really well,” said Jett. “I am ready for the real world and EHOVE has helped me become prepared and ready to move forward.”

Students were not the only ones feeling proud. Jett’s mom, Linda, felt the ceremony went great. “I am so proud of my daughter Ashley,” said Linda Jett. “She’s following in her fa-ther’s foot steps who is a fire chef.”

“EHOVE is a great start and a great way for anyone to jumpstart their future,” said Jett’s father, Kerry. “EHOVE has great quality teachers and their technical fields.”

“The ceremony was great,” said Criminal Justice student Josh Lan-genfelder (Perkins HS), who will be attending college this fall for Natural Resources Law Enforcement. “It is finally hitting me we are moving on and going to college. I am going to miss my classmates and teachers.”

“I am so proud of Josh and all that he has accomplished at EHOVE,” said his father, Bob. “I would recommend

EHOVE to anyone. It’s such a great place for youths to jumpstart their careers.”

“Today was awesome,” said Health Tech student Asha Pearson (Perkins HS), will be going to the University of Toledo and majoring in Health Care Administration. “I am super excited to move forward. EHOVE has well prepared me for my future.”

Some graduates plan to go to col-lege, others to a career. Some will go back to EHOVE for further edu-cation. Wherever they choose to go, they are ready and excited. “I am go-ing back to EHOVE for Paramedic and Fire Fighter Level Two,” said Jett.

Piper Wheeler (Norwalk) plans on entering the workforce for cosmetol-ogy and she also has some other big plans in mind. “I will be going to BGSU Firelands College for business,” said Wheeler. “Someday, I want to run my own salon.”

Graduates showed excitement and readiness to tackle their future and eager to fulfill their dreams and goals in life. Congratulations to the Class of 2012. A large number of photos of the ceremony are available at www.Facebook.com/EHOVEworks.

Moving On To The Next Step


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Fisher-Titus Medical Center was honored with the Melvin Creeley En-vironmental Leadership Award during the Ohio Hospital Association’s annu-al meeting in Columbus on Monday, June 11. This was the second-consec-utive year that Fisher-Titus has been awarded this prestigious recognition.

The Melvin Creeley Award honors hospitals that promote sound envi-ronmental practices through envi-ronmental stewardship and exemplify best practices for other hospitals to emulate. Fisher-Titus is one of 10 hos-pitals throughout Ohio to be honored this year.

“This award does not focus on a spe-cific project, but rather the Medical Center’s continuing efforts to reduce our impact on the earth and achieve environmental stewardship and sus-tainability,” according to Patrick J. Martin, Fisher-Titus president. “We have been a leader in environmental stewardship for many years resulting in a multitude of environmentally sus-tainable practices at Fisher-Titus.”

Its latest success story is its compost-ing program that regenerates food waste into compost that is used in the hospital’s landscaping. The initiative is a cooperative effort of hospital’s en-vironmental services department and dietary services department and Al-lied Waste and Barnes Nursery, a local recognized expert in composting, said Lisa Meyer, director of environmental services at Fisher-Titus.

“Fisher-Titus is the first hospital in Ohio and the seventh in the nation to create this type of sustainability pro-gram,” Meyer said.

Programs such as composting have earned Fisher-Titus numerous envi-ronmental awards, including being a five-time recipient of the American Hospital Association H2E Partner-ship for Change Award, which recog-nizes health-care providers that “make changes in their operations and fa-cilities to protect their communities’ health and the environment.”

The changes Fisher-Titus has insti-tuted over the years have been driven by the organization’s goal of “Sustain-ability: Zero Waste” through source reduction, recycling and re-use. Fisher-Titus’ Environmental Services Department has spearheaded this process, beginning with a mercury reduction program 16 years ago and continuing with many other hospital initiatives.

One of Medical Center’s earliest environmental projects was to elimi-nate mercury within the hospital. All mercury-containing devices, includ-

ing mercury-based fever thermom-eters and blood pressure monitors, mercury-containing pharmaceuti-cals, mercury-based cleaning prod-ucts, and mercury-containing novelty items sold through the gift shop, have been eliminated at Fisher-Titus. As a part of that initiative, Fisher-Titus also participated in the EPA’s Green Lights Program eliminating all mercury-con-taining lights in the Medical Center.

The Medical Center extended its mercury-reduction efforts outside the walls of the hospital with a series of community Mercury Thermometer Exchanges where local families could exchange their mercury fever ther-mometers for safer digital versions. More than 45 pounds of mercury were removed from Huron County com-munities and 2,773 fever thermom-eters collected and safely disposed, earning Fisher-Titus the Ohio EPA Mercury Challenge Award in 2003.

In 2006, Fisher-Titus organized a public initiative to provide educa-tion and awareness training to home-based sharps users on the dangers of improper syringe disposal into the public waste stream. As part of the program, the BD Clipper, a home needle destruction device, is available through the Medical Centers’ Labo-ratory and Industrial Health depart-ments. Within the Medical Center, a reusable sharps container system promotes employee safety through its “direct drop” needle disposal design and significantly reduces the amount of plastic waste in landfills. From 2008 through 2011, over 60,000 pounds of plastics were diverted from the land-fill.

Fisher-Titus’ environmental pro-gram also includes using Green Solu-tions environmentally friendly clean-ing supplies wherever appropriate; recycling and reuse initiatives; regu-lated medical waste reduction; solid waste reduction; and integrated pest management.

“We believe that an important way to promote the health of the communi-ties we serve is to protect the environ-ment we all share,” Martin said. “In our daily practices, there are many op-portunities to consider environmental stewardship. We thank our employees for their commitment to and involve-ment in our sustainability programs.”

The Creeley Award is named after Melvin Creeley, the retired president and CEO of East Liverpool City Hos-pital who served as chairman of the Ohio Hospital Association’s Environ-mental Leadership Council from its inception in 2001 to 2010.

Fisher-Titus Honored with Ohio Hospital Association

Environmental Award Health

Firelands Regional Medical Center will be offering the Healthcare Provider CPR Certifi-cation Course on the following dates:

• Tuesday, July 3 from 8 – 11 am Tuesday, July 31 from 8 – 11 am

The classes will be held at Firelands Regional Medical Center’s South Campus, 1912 Hayes Avenue. This Healthcare Provider Course is for medical professionals and students begin-ning course work in healthcare professions only. The class fee is $40 per person.

Those attending will learn adult, child, and infant CPR in cases where there are either one or two rescuers and Obstructed Airway Man-agement for adults, children, and infants. Au-tomated External Defibrillator (AED) train-ing is also included.

The Foundation for Firelands provides funding to make this program possible. Reg-istration is required and can be made by call-ing Firelands Regional Medical Center at 419-557-6740.

Healthcare Provider CPR Courses Offered at Firelands

Dr. Timothy Mummert (center) displays golf ball number 95, the ball that landed clos-est to the pin after being dropped from a crane during the Fisher-Titus Foundation Golf Ball Drop at the Foundation’s 23rd Annual Golf Tournament on Wednesday. Sponsored by Dr. Tim Timmis and Patrick, Susan and PJ Martin, the Ball Drop benefit the Fisher-Titus Pediatric Therapy Department and Autism Spectrum Kids programs. Dr. Mummert will have his choice of $500 or a Norwalk Furni-

ture chair as his prize. Second place winner Rick Perry, Norwalk, will receive the remain-ing prize.

A record 481 balls were purchased and dropped from the crane, donated by AV Lake, raising an estimated $4,000. Pictured to the right of Dr. Mummert is Lindsey Soisson, Fisher-Titus Pediatric Therapy special pro-grams coordinator, and to his left, Michele Skinn, director of the Fisher-Titus Founda-tion.

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Beginning early morning June 7, Fisher-Titus Medical Center opened the doors to its new 29,500 square-foot-

facility which houses Fisher-Titus Medical Center’s emer-gency, registration/admitting and outpatient laboratory services. This new facility will help Fisher-Titus continue to provide care with a patient-centered focus.

On June 7, the “old” ER/Admitting entrance closed. Any function that previously occurred at the “old” entrance will now occur at the “new” ER/Admitting entrance—this includes emergency services, admitting, lab draw, local surgery check-in, and radiology services. Those patients and visitors wanting to access ER/Outpatient Services should enter Fisher-Titus Parkway at the Benedict Avenue traffic light at Burger King and follow signs to new Emer-gency/Admitting entrance.

“What remains unchanged is the expert care our com-munity has come to expect,” said Lorna Strayer, senior

vice president of administration and business develop-ment. “Yet, patients and their families will notice some added features during their visit to Fisher-Titus for emer-gency and outpatient services.”

Designed for PatientsWhen designing the space, the overall patient experience

was at the forefront of the planning. “This $12.5 million expansion allowed Fisher-Titus

Medical Center to re-engineer the ER patient process—from admission and registration to the delivery of care—to ensure the best outcomes and the best overall experi-ence for our patients and their families,” said Fisher-Titus President Patrick J. Martin.

More space is one feature of the new facility. The existing emergency department including registration/admitting and outpatient laboratory was a little more than 14,500 square feet. The new 29,500 square-foot facility has been equipped with the right mix of lobby seating, as well as more private areas for patients registering for tests.

“As you enter the main lobby, you will notice a registra-tion counter designed with two different types of patients in mind,” Strayer said. “A registration area for the Emer-gency Department patient is to the left and a registration area for Outpatient Services is to the right. So depending on your needs, our Registration/Admitting staff will direct you either to the left for Emergency Services or to the right for Outpatient Services such as Laboratory or Radiology Services.”

The Main Lobby also includes a Children’s Play Area, equipped with a fun interactive gaming system to help oc-cupy the younger crowd while they are waiting.

Fisher-Titus Medical Center’s Emergency Department is specialized for the care of patients with acute illnesses and/or injuries. Fisher-Titus is Huron County’s only hos-pital certified by the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP) as a Primary Stroke Center and fully accredited as a Chest Pain Center through the Society of Chest Pain Centers, as well as verified as a Level 3 Trauma Center. In 2011, more than 26,000 patients were treated in the Fisher-Titus Emergency Department.

“Each of those patients represented a unique case that required our medical professionals in the emergency department to adapt to a wide range of circumstances,” Strayer said.

“This new facility takes into account the complexity of the patient ‘mix’ we see in the Emergency Department and how we can best serve each individual’s needs in a timely manner—whether that need is diagnosing a strep throat or treating a stroke patient. We want to get the pa-tient where he or she needs to be as quickly as possible—whether that is a trauma room, minor treatment area or an observation area.”

The new space has a total of 22 rooms including 11 treat-ment rooms (including universal rooms and rooms to ac-commodate women’s health and behavioral health needs), four trauma rooms, a clinical decision unit with a nurses’ station and four observation rooms, a minor treatment

area with three rooms, a triage area and a blood gas lab. Features that may not be as visible in-clude new technology and enhanced processes that will improve workflow.

For patients accessing outpatient services, fea-tures include an expanded registration/admit-ting reception area with four private registra-tion rooms, an updated telecommunications center and a financial counseling office. A new laboratory draw area equipped with four pri-vate collection stations also is part of the outpa-tient services side of the facility. The Outpatient Lab had 43,285 visits in 2011.

New Fisher-Titus Emergency/Outpatient Services Facility Now Open

Huron Hometown News - June 21, 2012

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