Community Roundup: Fremont factory donates 667 pounds of goods to local food pantry

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A Fremont factory donated 667 pounds to a local food pantry.
A Fremont factory donated 667 pounds to a local food pantry.

Fremont factory donates 667 pounds of goods to local food pantry

ABC Inoac Exterior Systems collected and delivered nearly 670 pounds of goods to the Sandusky County Food Pantry.

The ABC Inoac team continually has fundraising events to support charities around the world, said Brian Mullins shift supervisor.

"We have supported programs like Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital, The Water Project, Tunnels to Towers, and The Wounded Warrior Project," he noted.

A couple anonymous donors gave some money with an idea to do something within the community for the holidays.

Mullins along with maintenance team member Brandon Longoria came up with flyers and a raffle as ways to help generate donations. Early on a goal was set to collect at least 500 pounds of food.

"The generosity of our team members never fails to amaze me," Longoria added.

Courtney Levine, DDS
Courtney Levine, DDS

Levine receives Preceptor award

The Ohio Association of Community Health Centers presented the Inaugural Preceptor of the Year Award to Courtney R. Levine, D.D.S. The award recognizes the most outstanding clinical teacher and mentor working in an Ohio Community Health Center. Levine is the assistant dental director at Community Health Services, in Fremont.

“As a preceptor working with The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Levine has been an extraordinary mentor who constantly strives to provide valuable learning opportunities and insight into the importance of working in the health center environment and making a difference in the lives of the people we serve every day,” says Community Health Services CEO Joe Liszak.

Through its Ohio Primary Care Workforce Initiative, OACHC engages a network of 100 preceptors across that state that teach and inspire the next generation of primary care providers. The preceptors demonstrate mission-driven public health in action by offering students community-based, hands-on learning in underserved areas across Ohio.

4th Grade Readers celebrated by board

OAK HARBOR — The Benton-Carroll-Salem School District Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Oct. 26 at the Board of Education Office.

The District Highlight for the meeting showcased 4th Grade readers and their teachers. Staff and students explained their passion for reading and how they are incentivized to read more.

The board also approved the following out-of-state, overnight field trips:

  • Oak Harbor High School Softball Team using multiple modes of transportation (including air travel) from March 25-30, 2022 to the Coco Beach, Florida, area for competition and events per the itinerary.

  • Oak Harbor High School Wrestling Team using multiple modes of transportation (including air travel) from Dec. 2-5, 2021 to the Sidney Eagles Wrestling Invitational Tournament in Montana.

The board also discussed the results earned by the district on the 2021 state report card. Board members were thrilled that BCS ranked in the Top 5% of school districts on the performance index calculated by the Ohio Department of Education.

50 Shades of Purple Project committee member Catharine Hadley; Kristi Lewis, TDH Enterprises, case manager; 50 Shades of Purple Project committee member Kami Sayre; Dan Seifert of Community Support Services; Cathy Schellin, Community Support Services director; 50 Shades of Purple Project committee member Angela Zam; and 50 Shades of Purple Project committee chair Corrine McRitchie, the Family and Child Abuse Prevention Center Victim Advocate.

Fifty Shades of Purple Project raises over $5,000

PORT CLINTON — The 50 Shades of Purple Project inaugural event raised more than $5,000 to donate to Ruth Ann's House, a transitional housing program for women and their children in Ottawa County.

On Oct. 16, about 100 people gathered in downtown Port Clinton for a scavenger hunt. The goal of the project was to raise awareness about a dark topic in a lighter way. Fifteen teams participated in the event.

Corrine McRitchie, the chair of the committee, works as a victim advocate for the Family and Child Abuse Prevention Center.

“What does domestic violence awareness mean to you? I believe that awareness equals knowledge and knowledge equals power. If you have the knowledge and resources to make the best decision about your abusive situation, you have the power and increased ability to get out of that relationship as safely as you can. Not every dangerous situation calls for the same type of resources.”

The committee presented a check for $5,070 to Ruth Ann's House on behalf of Community Support Services, a transitional housing program for women and their families.

The sponsors were Overboard, Ala Carte After Hours; Edward Jones in Port Clinton, Lilly & Gert’s, John Klaehn, attorney, Brick House, The Gristmill, Mr. Ed’s Bar and Grill, Mary’s Blossom Shoppe, Polter Real Estate, Kendall Rodesiler, The House Hunter Team at Danberry, Dave the Handyman, Cantu Canvas, Carter Lumber, Artemis Arms, Open Reel Designs, Aimee Slater-West L.M.T., McCarthy’s, R.J.’s, Emily Conboy, Visions VR and Quikspray.

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