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Words & Wine Book Club
The Lake Erie Islands Library’s Words & Wine Book Club is scheduled to meet in Duffs Vineyards, weather permitting, on Wednesday, August 18th, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Join the fun and share a book you have read while enjoying a beverage of your own choosing. Even if you haven’t had time to read, you are welcome to join us to hear what others are suggesting. Let’s hear about what you have been reading!
Benjamin Woods Dedication
Celebrate the newest island preserve, Benjamin Woods! A dedication ceremony will be held at the Preserve’s parking lot on Sunday August 8th, at 2 p.m. A reception will follow. Additional parking can be found at Cooper’s Woods Preserve parking lot, adjacent to the Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church.
Lake Erie Idol Supports the Island
The annual Lake Erie Idol contest held at the Reel Bar had another successful year. Seven contestants fought for the coveted first place award singing a variety of music each week. The judges, Ray Fogg, Duff Spatafore, and Mark, responded to the contestant’s singing with suggestions, encouragement and some prodding as well. The audience had the final say on who would be the 2021 Lake Erie Idol voting with their donations buckets designated for each singer. Jordan Belanger of Victory Station gathered the most votes, carrying home the win.
The Reel Bar donated the funds raised by the contest to the Food Pantry managed by St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. The food pantry offers food to those who need assistance throughout the year. New employees use it before the receive their first paycheck of the season, often returning items when they depart at the end of the summer. There are times it is hard to stretch a dollar in the winter months. The funds provided by the Reel Bar will ensure nobody on the island will be hungry this winter!.
Advanced Planning Workshop
Join The Neidecker, Crosser & Priesman Funeral Home for their “Advanced Planning Workshop” on Thursday, September 9th, at 10 a.m. in the Cornerstone Room at Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church. This Advanced Funeral Planning Workshop will take you through the planning process by going through the entire process of The 4 steps of Advanced Funeral Planning: Vital Statistical Information, Funeral Service Options, Funeral Merchandise Options and Funeral Trust Options. Refreshments will be served. RSVP: 419-732-3141
Catawba Ave. Improvements
In September and October, the Ottawa County Engineer’s Office has scheduled an improvement project for Catawba Avenue on South Bass Island. The improvements will extend from the South Bass Island State Park to the Put-in-Bay village limits. The project will include pavement improvements along with the construction of paved shoulders, costing $697,000.
“The road was in desperate need of widening in order to accommodate the island’s unique traffic patterns,” engineer Ronald Lajti Jr. said.
Canadian Border to Open, but…
Canada announced in July that it will open the border to U.S. travelers on Monday, Aug. 9th. There are a few catches. First of all, you must show proof of being vaccinated, plus you need to take a Covid test showing you do not have the virus within three days of entering the country. Those spur-of-the-moment trips boaters like to make to Pelee will still not be allowed because Pelee is not on the list of approved entry points. Americans who want to visit their cottages will not be able to fly in with Griffing, but will need to drive across the border and then take the ferry from the Canadian shore.
Fee Free Day at Perry Monument
Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial celebrates the 105th Anniversary of the creation of the National Park Service on Wednesday, August 25th, with a “fee free” elevator ride to the 317-foot-high Observation Deck for a spectacular view of the Lake Erie Islands. COVID Restrictions apply.
Thank You Captain Matt Mariano
The Put-in-Bay Police Department extends its sincere gratitude and best wishes to Captain Matt Mariano, who is leaving the department after more than seven years of exemplary service. Capt. Mariano has accepted a full-time position with the Lake Township Police Department where he will continue his law enforcement career. His leadership to the Department and dedication to the community will be missed.
You’re Invited to Kathy’s 75th Birthday Party!
Do you know Kathy Crowe? Patton? Brown? A Put-in-Bay native, the daughter of Clarence and Gerta Crowe, born in her grandparents Kurt & Trude Woischke’s home on August 9th, 1946, and a PIBHS Class of 1964 member, is celebrating her 75th birthday at Heineman Winery on August 8th from 1 to 3 p.m. She would love for you all to stop by, say hi, have a drink and help her celebrate! If you can’t make it there, she will be staying over at the State Park with her son’s Patrick and Aaron for a few days. If you would like to reach her phone number is 740-386-5133. She looks forward to seeing all of you and celebrating with you!
Join the Perry Group on Jet Express to Battle of Lake Erie Site on September 10th
You can be on the Jet Express on Friday, September 10th, when it leaves Port Clinton at 10 a.m. and Put-in-Bay at 10:30 a.m. to travel to the 1813 battle site where a talk and wreath-laying ceremony will take place. The Jet will then return to Put-in-Bay and Port Clinton. The Perry Group is sponsoring this great trip. Cost is $55 with a snack and a drink included. There will also be a cash bar and some food will be available.
Space is limited, so purchase tickets early online at friendsofperry.org.
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