We're cookin' now...

Reubens thru Aug. 24 at Miller's Drive-In. Hrs. 11-10. Join us Aug. 23 at Railroad Museum Car Show 9 to 3.

Elks wings Sat. Aug. 23, 6-9 p.m.

What's happening...

Elks Charity Bingo, Tuesdays at Club Amer-Ital. Doors open at 5:45. Now non-smoking.

Please join the North Coast Greyhound Connection today at the Bellevue Farmer's Market for a Meet & Greet plus great shopping! The Farmers' Market will be set up in the parking lot at the corner of Main and Sandusky Streets downtown. We'll have lots of adoptable Greys and volunteers to answer any questions you may have about adopting one of these wonderful, loving animals. The Farmers' Market is open from 8am -1pm. Come for lunch. There will be a Chicken Barbecue beginning at 11 a.m. Proceeds will benefit NCGC and adopted greyhounds.

Ruth Ruffing, 164 Arlington Dr., will celebrate her 100th birthday on Monday, Aug. 25. She would enjoy receiving cards from friends and neighbors.

Blood supplies are very low. An American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be held Monday, Aug. 25, 3-7 p.m., at St. John Lutheran Church, 209 Southwest St., Bellevue. The drive is on the bus. Please give the gift of life.

Mad River and NKP Railroad Society monthly meeting will be held Wednesday, Aug. 27, 7:30 p.m. at the freight house, 233 York St., with a guest speaker from the Bellevue Historical Society. Public is welcome.

World-renowned eco-theologian and professor of world religions, Dr. Jay McDaniel, will be in Bellevue to give a free workshop on Saturday, Sept. 6, at First United Methodist Church, 901 Northwest St. He will lead three discussions on spirituality, ecology, and different religions. People may attend any or all of the day's events. Reservations are needed by Sept. 5 as a lunch and supper are being planned. Call FUMC, 419-483-4260, for details.

Like classic cars? Come to today's 3rd Annual Car and Truck Show on Southwest Street, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., sponsored by Mad River and NKP Railroad Museum and Miller's Drive-In. Prizes to Top 20, top 5 pickups, Top 3 other trucks and military vehicles. All vehicles 1985 and older are welcome. Contact David Robinson, 419-483-5073 for information.

A Back to School Concert and picnic will be held Sunday, Aug. 24, at 7 p.m. at the Bellevue Society for the Arts, 205 Maple St., featuring the 4 Jays, an oldies and doo-wop group in concert. Make reservations at 419-484-ARTS (2787). Tickets will be sold for the concert with picnic and concert only.

Recycling Day is today, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Community Center, Monroe St. Items that can be recycled include glass, cans, plastic, paper and cardboard. For specifics on each category, contact the Community Center, 419-483-5555.

Happy Birthday

Aug. 26, 2008

Charles Baum, Debra Bellew, Cory Brumbaugh, Lindsay Dauch, Cindy Dellinger, Jamie Frisch, Georgia Hart, Agnes Kubin, Hudson Moyer, Glen Mull, Jessica Smithson, Sally Streeter, Breana Thompson, Pamela Verhoff.

Calendar

Sunday, Aug. 24:

Detterman Log Church services, 8 a.m., Historic Lyme Village, Ohio 4.

Monday, Aug. 25:

BSHS varsity and JV girls tennis, 4:15 p.m., at Fostoria.

Bellevue City Council, 7:30 p.m., city offices, 3000 Seneca Industrial Parkway.

Adams Township Trustees, 8 p.m., township hall, Twp. Rds. 148 & 149.

New arrivals

Geof and Alicia Lundgard Meyer, 3679 Co. Rd. 175, Clyde, are parents of a son, Lindyn Joseph, born Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at 7:59 a.m. in The Bellevue Hospital. The baby weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Keith and Tina Lundgard, Fremont. Paternal grandparents are Ken and Starleen Meyer, Clyde.

Markets

Local stocks, as of closing Friday:

Allied Waste 13.36

Amoco (BP) 57.14

Cardinal (Med Shoppe) 56.30

Cedar Fair 21.73

Church & Dwight 61.49

CVS Corp. 37.63

DaimlerChrysler 60.16

DuPont (Cent. Soya) 44.79

Family Dollar 24.56

First Energy 73.63

Ford 4.47

GE 29.12

GM 10.44

Lennox (Armstrong) 38.13

McDonald's 63.42

Nisource (Col.Gas) 16.66

Norfolk Southern 70.99

Radio Shack 18.93

Regis (Best Cuts) 27.05

A. Schulman 23.97

Time Warner 16.04

UTD (Home Savings) 3.64

Valero 33.66

Verizon (GTE) 35.29

Visteon 3.36

Wendy's 26.53

Whirlpool 81.41

Stock prices are furnished daily by Edward Jones Investments, of Bellevue.

Local grains

Sunrise Cooperative, Fremont, as of closing at 3 p.m. Friday: CORN - Clyde: August 2008, $5.70; September 2008, $5.70; Monroeville: August 2008, $5.66; September 2008, $5.66. SOYBEANS - Clyde: August 2008, $13.08; December 2008, $12.25; Monroeville: August 2008, $13.08; December 2008, $12.25. WHEAT (Soft Red) - Bellevue: August 2008, $7.09; Clyde: August 2008, $7.09; September 2008 $7.09; January 2009, $7.92; Monroeville: August 2008, $7.09; January 2009, $7.84.