Community Roundup: Clyde FFA, Ag businesses provide activities to third graders

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Clyde High School FFA members taught a unit on plant life cycles to all of the third graders in the school district and then completed a fun craft. Students explained how seeds are used for food and fuel. Children hold the the flower crafts they made.
Clyde High School FFA members taught a unit on plant life cycles to all of the third graders in the school district and then completed a fun craft. Students explained how seeds are used for food and fuel. Children hold the the flower crafts they made.

Clyde FFA, Ag businesses provide activities to third graders

CLYDE - The Clyde FFA, in cooperation with Sunrise Cooperative, Gillmor Farms, Lenhart Family Farms and the Clyde Young Farmers, on Saturday it's held an Ag in the Classroom program with the Clyde-Green Springs Exempted Village School District's third graders.

The event was in celebration of National Agriculture Week and the FFA wanted to highlight agriculture's production of seeds and their utilization for food, fiber and fuel.

FFA members taught a life cycle unit, completed a flower and seed craft and provided a coloring book donated by the Farm Bureau.  Young Farmers helped the children understand the equipment used in agriculture today and let the students sit in the tractors.

Door prizes from Red Line Equipment and Ag Pro were also provided to the students.

Sunrise Cooperative and Gillmor Farms explain to the third graders in Clyde-Green Springs schools how important fertilizer and tillage are to raising a successful field crop. Representatives from Sunrise provided this John Deere Fertilizer Applicator for the students to see.
Sunrise Cooperative and Gillmor Farms explain to the third graders in Clyde-Green Springs schools how important fertilizer and tillage are to raising a successful field crop. Representatives from Sunrise provided this John Deere Fertilizer Applicator for the students to see.

Oak Harbor High School, Junior High Science Olympiad teams qualify for state

OAK HARBOR - The Oak Harbor High School and Junior High Science Olympiad Teams competed at their regional tournament on March 18 at Bowling Green State University. Both teams placed fifth in their representative division to qualify for the State Competition at Ohio State University on April 29. 

Science Olympiad competitions are like academic track meets, consisting of a series of 22 team events. The events are rotated yearly to reflect the ever-changing nature of biology, chemistry, anatomy, physics, geology, engineering, and technology. By combining events from all disciplines, Science Olympiad encourages a wide cross-section of students to get involved. Teamwork is a required skill in most scientific careers today, and Science Olympiad encourages group learning by designing events that forge alliances and communication.

Students are challenged to thoroughly read and understand complex event descriptions, manage time and deadlines, and find reputable sources to study. The building events also require applying engineering skills of design, testing, and modifying.

Andrea Gibson
Andrea Gibson

Gibson hired to lead Sandusky County Communities Foundation

FREMONT- The Sandusky County Communities Foundation (SCCF) has announced that Andrea Gibson has been hired as its new executive director. A recognized professional and leader, Gibson will assume responsibilities on Wednesday,, succeeding Laurie Young who is retiring from the Foundation after 6 years of service.

Gibson has extensive experience in the nonprofit sector as she has served as the communications and project administrator for Sandusky County Economic Development Corporation since 2015.  Additionally, she was instrumental in the creation of Sandusky County Young Professionals and is the founder of Giving Birthdays.

“Andrea has a true passion for the nonprofit world and her ability to build strong and productive relationships will be a great benefit to the foundation,” said Angie Morelock, board chairperson. “She is a great fit for our organization!”

Gibson holds both a bachelor’s degree in organizational management and an associate’s degree in business administration from Tiffin University. During her career, Andrea has been recognized for her outstanding work and contributions by being named to the Toledo region 20 Under 40 List, which is a leadership recognition award and was also named Citizen of the Year in 2023 by the Chamber of Commerce of Sandusky County.  In addition, she was named Young Leader of the Year in 2021 and is active in the community volunteering for Sandco Industries and OhioKan Regional Advisory Committee.

“We have no doubt that Andrea will take this organization to the next level,” said Morelock.  “As the first full-time director for the organization, Andrea has the skills needed to capitalize on opportunities that will grow the foundation and increase the impact we have on the communities we serve.”

Sandusky County Communities Foundation has been connecting people who care with causes that matter since 1998.  The foundation is a conduit through which donors can make gifts to benefit the community in areas such as education, environment, health and social services, youth services, arts and humanities, and community development.  SCCF enhances the well-being of the people and communities of Sandusky County by managing permanent investment and philanthropic goals. For more information, visit sanduskyccf.org.

Cancer care services to be located at Bellevue Hospital

BELLEVUE - The Bellevue Hospital (TBH), in collaboration with The Toledo Clinic (TTC), will soon bring cancer care services close to home for Bellevue residents and the surrounding areas. This service will be housed in the hospital and conveniently located on the first floor.

“When someone receives a cancer diagnosis, it is important to be able to access physicians and services near home,” said Timothy Buit, TBH’s president and chief executive officer.

Beginning April 11, TBH will be offering a new physician-run hematology/oncology clinic led by The Toledo Clinic Cancer Center’s Apoorva Chawla, M.D. In addition, TBH’s skilled staff will provide services such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy, a treatment that uses a person’s own immune system to fight cancer.

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