Port Clinton School Board member dies
PORT CLINTON – Port Clinton City School District lost a dedicated school leader.
Barb Drusbacky lost her battle with cancer July 25. Patrick Adkins, superintendent of schools stated, “Our school district and community have lost a great leader. Barb spent decades fiercely committed to the students of the Port Clinton City Schools.”
The Port Clinton Board of Education will appoint an interim board member to serve out the remainder of Drusbacky’s term in office. Those interested may call 419-732-2102.
Drusbacky served Port Clinton City Schools for several decades on the board of education since January 1982. During that time, she has served the district as the board vice president for several years. She was a dedicated Port Clinton High School class of 1967 alumnus who continued to give back to her alma mater.
As a retired educator from EHOVE Career Center her classroom experience helped guide her decisions as a board member. In addition to the Port Clinton City School District, she was the president of the Vanguard-Sentinel Career and Technology Centers Board of Education.
Beth Benko, Port Clinton board president added, “Barb was a true servant to the Port Clinton community and her dedication to the students of the district was unwavering. Barb wanted nothing more than for each and every child to succeed. It was an honor and privilege to know and to work along side Barb. She will be sorely missed.”
Local health care leaders urge blood donations
TOLEDO – The American Red Cross has an emergency need for lifesaving blood amid the ongoing severe blood shortage. Blood and platelet donations continue to be critical to meet hospital demand and the public is urged to make an appointment to give now.
All who donate will receive a free Cedar Point ticket, while supplies last.
Schedule an appointment to give blood or platelets by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-733-2767 or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
Upcoming blood donation events in early August include:
Ottawa County
Elmore: Aug. 11, 1-6 p.m., Elmore American Legion, 279 Veterans Ave.;
Port Clinton: Aug. 5, noon-6 p.m., Holiday Inn Express, 50 N.E. Catawba Road; and Aug 10. 1:30-6 p.m., Port Clinton Elks, 231 Buckeye Blvd.
Sandusky County
Fremont: Aug. 3, 12:30-6:30 p.m., East Side Presbyterian Church, 1020 Kentucky St.; and Aug. 14, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Fremont Alliance Church, 936 Brush St.
Learn about fly fishing at Castalia State Fish Hatchery
FINDLAY — Anglers interested in learning the art of fly fishing and practicing their skills are invited to participate in instructor-led clinics at the Castalia State Fish Hatchery in Erie County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Clinics are available on a first come, first served basis on a half-mile section of Cold Creek within the fish hatchery.
Two types of clinics are offered, beginner and intermediate. Beginner programs are for those with little to no experience fly fishing, while the intermediate clinics are for those with casting experience or who have taken a beginner program in the past.
The beginner program has 120 spots available over three days. Sessions are held on Aug. 27, Sept. 3, and Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to noon, or 1-4 p.m. Instruction by Division of Wildlife staff and volunteers focuses on understanding the needed equipment and learning to cast.
The intermediate clinics are Sept. 17 and Sept. 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The classes focus on advanced casting techniques and fly tying. Sixty spots are available.
Attendees of both the beginner and intermediate classes can test their newly acquired skills by fishing for the abundant rainbow trout found in Cold Creek.
Register online at Wild Ohio Harvest Community at wildohio.gov. The Castalia State Fish Hatchery is located at 7018 Homegardner Road, Castalia 44824.
Anglers may only participate once in the beginner fly fishing classes. All anglers age 16 and older are required to have a valid Ohio fishing license. A fishing license is available at participating vendors, wildohio.gov, or the HuntFish OH mobile app.
Follow the Division of Wildlife on Facebook and Twitter for instant news stories, outdoor recreation ideas, local wildlife information and much more. The Your Wild Ohio Angler page provides fishing tips and useful information as you plan to get outside this season.
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