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News Briefs Findlay girl, 5, hurt in accident
A 5-year-old Findlay girl was injured in a two-car accident at the intersection of North Main Street and Defiance Avenue on Monday afternoon, the Findlay Police Department reported.

Azzareya Ortega, 5, was taken by Hanco Emergency Medical Service to Blanchard Valley Hospital. The hospital released no information on her condition.

According to a police report, Ortega was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Gabriela Ramirez, 31, of Findlay. Ramirez was attempting to make a left turn from North Main Street onto Defiance Avenue when her car was hit by a vehicle being driven by David Morrison, 51, of Findlay.

The accident occurred at 1:03 p.m. Monday.

Ramirez was cited for failure to yield when making a left turn, and for failing to use child restraints, police said.

Both vehicles sustained minor damage.

Ending 'R' word focus of program
The University of Findlay chapter of Students Teaching Respect for Individuals with Disabilities Everyday will host an event this week to raise awareness about the negative impact of using the word "retarded." The event, "Spread the Word to End the Word," will be held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Alumni Memorial Union.

Two participants in the Hancock Special Olympics, Andrea Heitmeyer and Michelle Boyles, will make presentations at the event.

Discovery Story set
A Hancock Park District Discovery Story about ducks will be held at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday in the Discovery Center at Oakwoods Nature Preserve.

The program is for children, 3 to 6 years old, with an adult companion.

The program includes a story, song and a craft.

Board meets today
ARLINGTON -- Arlington's school board will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m. today in the high school library. Riverdale plans school screening
MOUNT BLANCHARD -- The Riverdale school district will hold kindergarten screenings on April 18-20.

The screenings will take place at Riverdale Elementary School in the kindergarten classrooms.

Parents who have children who will be 5 years old on or before Aug. 1 should call the elementary office at 419-694-2211 starting March 19 to register.

Parents should have their children registered by April 3. They will receive an information packet in the mail, which should be filled out and returned to the elementary office by April 10.

Parents are also asked to provide a copy of their child's birth certificate, shot records, the child's Social Security number, proof of residence and custody papers, if applicable.

Parents who reside in Riverdale School District need to resiter their child even if considering open enrollment to another district.

Runaway slave portrayal slated
BLUFFTON -- Black History Month will conclude at Bluffton University Wednesday with a one-woman portrayal of a runaway slave by historical interpreter Novella Slaughter.

Slaughter is from the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati.

The presentation will be at 5 p.m. in The Commons in Marbeck Center, with a dinner at 6:30 p.m.

It is being hosted by Bluffton's multicultural affairs office and is free.

Brownfields topic of public meeting
A public information meeting on brownfields will be held from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday in Findlay council chambers, located on the first floor of the municipal building.

The meeting is being hosted by Hancock Regional Planning and TTL Associates, Inc., brownfield consultants from Toledo.

In April 2010, Hancock County was awarded a $1 million Brownfield Assessment Coalition Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The goal of the grant is to create market-ready sites, increase property values and revitalize downtowns and surrounding neighborhoods.

Questions may be directed to William Homka, director of the Hancock Regional Planning Commission, by calling 419-424-7094.

Crime prevention specialist named
An officer with the Findlay Police Department was certified as a crime prevention specialist.

Officer Brian Dill received his certification from the Ohio Crime Prevention Association last month.

Dill is a 13-year veteran of the department and has served in crime prevention since April. He was named the Findlay Police Employees Association's officer of the year.

School screening slated in Arcadia
ARCADIA -- Kindergarten screening for Arcadia Local Schools will be held on Friday, April 20.

If you have a child who will be 5 years old on or before Aug. 1, contact the school at 419-894-6431, ext. 300, begining March 5 to schedule an appointment.

Parents should bring a copy of the child's birth certificate, immunization records, Social Security number and court custody papers, if applicable, to the screening.

Skywarn training offered in April
Skywarn training, sponsored by the National Weather Service, will be hosted at 6:30 p.m. April 2 at the Whirlpool Conference Center.

The training is free.

Local members of Amateur Radio Emergency Services are part of the Skywarn network, which uses volunteer storm spotters to help gather information for the National Weather Service during severe weather events.

Registrations will be taken 30 minutes before class starts.

For more information on Skywarn or becoming an amateur radio operator, contact Brent Stover at: http://www.wd8pnz@arrl.net.

Corrections
The Luther Club of First Lutheran Church will meet at 6 p.m. today at the church. Saturday's Church Events listing incorrectly said the meeting is scheduled for Thursday.

An incorrect phone number was listed Saturday for people who want more information about artist Roger Powell's annual Easter sand sculpture, or who want to volunteer to help. The correct phone number is 419-424-3220.

Aflac is located on the ground floor of the Blackford Building, Suite 103-104. A story Monday incorrectly listed the building it is in.

Kindergarten registration at Fostoria City Schools will be held March 27. An incorrect date was listed in a story Monday.

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