The Hancock County Department of Job & Family Services
announce Disaster Services for low income families
of Hancock County affected by the recent wind storm.
Funds may be used for emergency shelter, home repair, moving expenses,
insurance deductibles and items to be used in the clean-up.
Applications are available until Oct 17th at the
Hancock County Job & Family Services office,
7814 Hancock Co. Rd. 140, Findlay during business
hours Mon - Fri 8 am to 4:30 pm.
ALL APPLICANTS ARE ASKED TO BRING PROOF OF INCOME,
PROOF OF LOSS AND SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS
FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE HOUSEHOLD.
To replace spoiled food purchase with food stamps,
individuals must visit Hancock County Job and Family Services
and submit a "Statement Requesting Replacement of
Food Stamps Benefits".  This form must be submitted
within 10 days of the event that caused the food to spoil,
(in this case Sept. 14, 2008).

Court Appointed Special Advocates of Hancock County
will be conducting a training class for
new volunteers this fall.
Information Meetings will be
held on Mon. Sept. 22nd
from 11:30am - 1:30pm,
Thur. Sept. 25th
from 6:00 - 8:00 pm,
Wed. Oct. 1st
from 11:30 - 1:30,
Tue. Oct. 7th
from 6:00 - 8:00 pm
and on Thur. Oct. 9th
from 11:30 - 1:30.
All meetings will be held at
614 S. West St. in Findlay.
For more information and to register
for an information meeting,
please call the office at 419.424.3262 ext. 105.

St. Andrew's United Methodist Church
at 120 W. Sandusky Street in Findlay
is holding a Harvest Fest Salad Buffet
on Wed. Oct 1st
from 11 am to 1 pm.
$6 donation.

Attica Knights of Columbus
are having an
"All You Can Eat" Fish Fry or Chicken Fingers Dinner
on Fri., Oct 3rd
from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
at the Attica K of C Hall, 9 Heyman Drive.
Cost is $8.50 for adults, $5.50 for children.
Carryouts available & everyone is welcome.

A 1st Annual Benefit Ride
hosted by Thiel's Wheels & American Powersports
to benefit Blanchard Valley Center
will be held
on Sat. Oct. 4th
with registration beginning at 9 am
at Blanchard Valley Center,
1700 E. Sandusky St., Findlay.
Admission for the run is $10 single & $15 Couple.
Not on the run is $6 single & $10 couple,
16 & under are free.
There will be live entertainment,
a Hog Roast, 50/50 drawing & door prizes.
For pre-registration or more information,
contact Dawn Webb at 419.422.6386 ext. 1302
or go email dwebb@blanchardvalley.org

Mary Jane Thurston State Park
in Grand Rapids, Ohio
invites you to join ODNR Naturalist
Natalie Miller for the program,
"Who Put the 'Woo' in Halloween"?
on Sat. Oct 4th
at 7:00 p.m. at the
Day Use Lodge.
The program is about the myths and
legends of owls.
Hot drinks will be available, and you're
advisede to dress for the weather and
stay for an owl calling hike in the darkened woodlands.
For more information or questions,
call Naturalist Natalie Miller
at 419.348.7679.

Van Buren State Park
in Van Buren Ohio
invites you to join
ODNR Naturalist Natalie Miller
on Sun. Oct 5th
beginning at 2 pm for
a Fall Color Canoe Trip
to paddle the waters of Van Buren Lake
and the Rocky Ford Creek to
view autumn color change
and wildlife.
A $10 per canoe is suggested donation
to the Friends of Van Buren State Park.
There must be an adults with prior canoeing
experience in each boat.
Registration is required
by Fri. Oct. 3rd
by calling 419.348.7679.

The Hancock County CROP Walk
will be held on
Sun., Oct 5th
beginning at 2pm from
Riverside Park in Findlay.
Walkers will gather at 1:30 for registration.
The walk is approximately 3 miles.
The closing ceremony will be at 3:30
or when all walkers have returned.
Money raised is used to help
stop hunger in Hancock County
and all around the world. 

The Wood County Historical Center & Museum
is hosting "Psychic Tea Haunts the Infirmary,
part of their monthly tea series
on Thur. Oct 9th
at 7 pm at the Wood County Historical
Museum, 13660 County Home Rd, Bowling Green.
Advanced reservations are
required by calling 419.352.0967
or send email to museum@woodcountyhistory.org
Cost is $12 for general public,
$10 for memebers.  Children age 10 and under, $3.

Camp Fire USA's 17th Annual Non-Scary Halloween House
is set for Sat., Oct. 18th
in the Merchant's building at
the Hancock County Fairgrounds
from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Admission is $2 and includes 10 tickets.
Activity booths include Halloween games,
face painting, pumpkins
and the popular Halloween maze.
A concession stand will be available.
For more information call 419.422.5415 or
email aschroeder@campfireusa-nwohio.com

The American Red Cross Fostoria Chapter
is offering Basic First Aid-
Adult/Child/Infant CPR-AED training
for the community
on Sat. Oct. 18th
from 9 am to 4 pm at the
chapter office at 115 S. Main St., Fostoria.
Fee for the class is $65.
Pre registration is required.
For more information and registration, visit
www.fostoriaredcross.org or call 419.435.5360.

The HHWP Community Action Commission Head Start
Preschool Program
is accepting applications for the 2008 - '09 school year.
Head Start classrooms are located at
Winfield Child Development Center,
545 Winfield Ave., Findlay.
You must bring verificationof date of birth,
family income and immunization records,
if available.  Parents of children who have been
accepted into the program may also bring
completed physicals and dentals.
For more information please contact
Barb Emmons, Jerry Fitzpatrick or
Dana Welly at 419.423.3147.

PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE AVAILABLE
Preventive Health Care known as Healthcheck is free prevention and treatment service offered to children from birth to age 20.  Services are also available to children with disabilities or chronic care needs.  These services are provided through Ohio’s Medicaid program for those who qualify. 

Healthchek covers prevention services such as physical exam, vision, hearing, dental, immunization assessment, lead poisoning, TB testing, STD testing, health education, behavioral health and other rehabilitative services.

For more information about preventive health or to see if you qualify, contact the Seneca County Department of Job and Family Services at (419) 447-5011.

The HHWP Community Action Commission's
Summer Crisis Program
will begin on July 1st and continue
through August 31st, or until allocated
funding is exhausted.
The program will provide one payment up to
$100 for a current electric bill
to eligible households and is targeted
to assist the elderly and individuals
that have a medical ened to keep
their electricity on.
For more information and an appointment
in Hancock County, call 419.423.3755 or
1.800.423.4304.
For Hardin County call 419.675.0031;
for Wyandot County call 419.209.0716;
for Putnam County call 419.523.5345.
Clients will need to bring proof of all household
income for persons 18 or older for
the last 90 days or 12 months;
Social Security numbers and
birth dates for everyone in the household;
a current heating and electric utililty bill;
physician's documentation if applicable;
proof of age if 60 or older;
and proof of disability if applicable.

Cancer Patient Services
loans medical equipment for cancer patients, including
electric hospital beds, lift chairs, walkers, wheelchairs and more.
A CPS client may borrow this equipment for free
and use it as long as necessary.
All equipment is clean and in good repair and may be picked up
by a friend or family member of the cancer patient.
Larger equipment is delivered to the CPS client's home and
set up at no cost.
If you would like to help, or know a local cancer patient
who needs help, please call
419.423.0286.

Caregivers Connect in Seneca County
Are you frustrated or overwhelmed by your child's behavior? 
You're not alone. 
You are invited to attend a support group
every 1st and 3rd monday of the month
from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
at the Family Learning Center,
797 E. Twp Rd 201, Tiffin.
For more information you've invited to
vist the website at:  www.caregiversconnect.org

Hancock Flag City Heritage Commission
wants to know if you,
or someone you know are interested in
preserving the history of Hancock County
or would like to help them in
their effort to put flags on every home
and thoroughfare in Findlay
to please call the
Hancock Historical Museum at
419.423.4433 for information
on the next meeting.

Eating Disorder Support Group
is held Thursday Evenings
from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
These meetings are free
and are held at First Presbyterian Church,
2330 S Main St., Findlay.
Any questions, call Joy Anderson, LSW
at 419.425.8709
or e-mail findlayanad@yahoo.com

Findlay Area Multiple Sclerosis
Support Group regular meeting
is held the Second Monday
of each month from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.,
at First United Church of Christ,
2100 Greendale Ave in Findlay.

SAFY
Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth
invites anyone who is interested in
helping out children in this area by becoming
a Foster Parent are asked
to call them 419.427.3320.
Or visit their web site at
www.safy.org