AREA RELAYSPAULDING COUNTY

Paulding Co. Fairgrounds . . . June 1-2

PUTNAM COUNTY Ottawa-Glandorf H.S. . . . . . . . June 1-2

FULTON COUNTYFulton Co. Fairgrounds. . . . . . June 8-9

HENRY COUNTY Henry Co. Fairgrounds . . . June 15-16

HICKSVILLE Hicksville H.S. . . . . . . . . . . June 22-23

WILLIAMS COUNTY Williams Co. Fairgrounds. June 22-23

DEFIANCE Defiance H.S. Track . . . . . . June 29-30

Relay for Life

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Paul Ramirez, of Defiance, is a co-chairman, along with Cortney Shirk, of the Relay for Life of Defiance this year. Ramirez talked about one of the new events at the relay.

Relay For Life of Defiance June 29 & 30 , 2012

at Defiance High SchoolFriday, June 296-7 p.m. Opening Ceremonies

Pampered Chef & 31 by Jessica Noirot7-8 p.m. Live Auction

Wigs for Kids by Razorz Edge8-9 p.m. Live Auction

Frozen T-Shirt Contest9-10 p.m. Miss Relay Pagaent10-11 p.m. Luminaria Ceremony11-12 a.m. Theme Laps---Dress as your Favorite Rock Star OR

Karaoke with Sound Hound Karoake and DJ Services

Saturday, June 3012-1 a.m. Wear Your Favorite Band T-Shirt 1-2 a.m. Theme Laps---Support Your Cancer Color on the Track!!

Limbo Contest and Hula Hoop Contest2-3 a.m. Theme Laps---Bust Out Your PJ’s on the Track!!!

Fear Factor Jr (Ages 12 & Under)3-4 a.m. Theme Laps---Sports Theme!!!! Go Blue!!!

Musical Chairs Scavenger Hunt 4-5 a.m. Theme Laps---Crazy Workout Gear! Richard Simmons Style

Fear Factor (Ages 13 & Older)5-6 a.m. Theme Laps---Wacky Tacky Threads!! Tackier the Better!!

Minute To Win It6-7 a.m. Theme Laps---Goofy Hat Lap!! Bigger Is Better!!

Relay Games7-8 a.m. Theme Laps---Weird Sunglasses--Hopefully Sun is Out!!

Frozen Turkey Bowling8-9 a.m. Theme Laps---Hawaiian Theme!! Shirts, Flip-Flops and Leis!

Games9-11 a.m. MONOPOLY - Black Swamp Raptor Rehabilitation Center11-12 p.m. Closing Ceremonies - Bald Eagle will be at the Relay 9-12

A SPECIAL PART OFRELAY FOR LIFE

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - JUNE 29 & 30

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Locks of LoveWhat is Locks of Love?

Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada under age 21 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. We meet a unique need for children by using donated hair

to create the highest quality hair prosthetics. Most of the children helped by Locks of Love have lost their hair due to a medical condition called alopecia areata, which has no known cause or cure. The prostheses we provide help to restore their self-esteem and their confidence, enabling them to

face the world and their peers

Visit one of these area salons to donate to Locks of Love or for a new summer look!

Locks of Love Mission StatementOur mission is to return

a sense of self, confidence and normalcy to children

suffering from hair loss by utilizing donated ponytails

to provide the highest quality hair prosthetics

to financially disadvantaged children.

The children receive hair prostheses free of charge or on a sliding scale, based on

financial need.

Guidelines for Donating Hair• Hair that is colored or permed is acceptable.• Hair cut years ago is usable if it has been stored in a ponytail or braid.• Hair that has been bleached (usually this refers to highlighted hair) is not usable. If unsure, ask your stylist. We are not able to accept bleached hair due to a chemical reaction that occurs during the manufacturing process. **If the hair was bleached years ago and has completely grown out it is fine to donate.• Hair that is swept off of the floor is not usable because it is not bundled in a ponytail or braid.• Hair that is shaved off and not in a ponytail or braid is not us-able. If shaving your head, first divide hair into multiple ponytails to cut off.• We cannot accept dreadlocks. Our manufacturer is not able to

use them in our children’s hair-pieces. We also cannot accept wigs, falls, hair extensions or synthetic hair.• Layered hair is acceptable if the longest layer is 10 inches. • Layered hair may be divided into multiple ponytails.• Curly hair may be pulled straight to measure the mini-mum 10 inches.• 10 inches measured tip to tip is the minimum length needed for a hairpiece.

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Photo courtesy of Cherie Estle

Paulding Exempted Village Schools (PEVS) students and staff came together on May 11 for their 2nd annual Mini-Relay for Life. High school classes and organizations ran activities for the ele-mentary, middle school, and high school students. A new activity this year, and a crowd favorite, was the dunk tank. Cancer took the biggest hit of the day, as students, staff and RFL volunteers raised an astounding $18,669 for the Relay for Life of Paulding County. Last year, the PEVS team raised $17,000, and everyone was hoping to meet or beat that amount. Organizers of the event were middle school teachers Cherie Estle and Cheryl Schier.

Photo courtesy of Tammy Harr

The third annual Ram Mini-relay was held on May 18 at the Tinora High School. Students, staff, faculty and others participated in a number of activities during the day. About $9,000 was raised during the event. Proceeds were given to the Relay for Life of Defiance County, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Shown walking in front of the participants are Kadin Delarber, Cole Commisso and Trent Wiemken.

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Main Branch Napoleon Branch08770 State Route 66 1429 N. Scott St.Defiance, OH 43512 Napoleon, OH 43545Phone: (419) 783-6500 Phone: (419) 599-5522Fax: (419) 783-6550 Fax: (419) 599-5537

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Everyone working together,

We can Make a Difference

As a Team,

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Shown here are some of the participants in the Relay for Life of Hicksville, held last year at the Hicksville High School track. Hicksville

relay participants raised more than $30,000 last year.

Saturday, June 225:15-6 p.m. Survivor Registration and Refreshments6-7 p.m. Opening Ceremony7-7:45 p.m. Five Star Dance Studio8-8:30 p.m. Dinamo Judo demonstration8:45-9:15 p.m. “West Side Story” High School musicians perform9:30-10 p.m. Gateway Chapel Praise and Worship Band10-11 p.m. “Ceremony of Hope” -Luminary Ceremony & Slideshow11:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Criss Crossed BandSunday, June 231-2 a.m. Themed Lap: Blackjack Lap- Each lap around the track you will get a card.

The first person to 21 without going over will get a prize!1:30-2:30 a.m. Emerging Worship Band 2-3 a.m. Themed Lap: Super Fan Lap (Favorite team gear)2-6 a.m. Activities provided by St. Michael’s Catholic Church youth group2:45-3:45 a.m. Joel Teeple (Guitarist)3-4 a.m. Themed Lap: Holiday Lap (Christmas, Halloween, Valentine’s Day gear)4-5 a.m. Themed Lap: Limbo Lap- A limbo stick will be located at the

beginning of the track. Every 5 minutes, the stick will be lowered so we can see who is the Relay Limbo Champion!

5-6 a.m. Themed Lap: Trivia Lap- Trivia question every five minutes. The person/team that answers the most questions correctly during the hour wins a prize!

6-7 a.m. David Bussing (Guitarist)7 a.m. “Taking Steps to Stop Cancer” (5K Run/Walk) Reg. begins7-8 a.m. Zumba by WillPower Fitness8-11 a.m. Relay breakfast (Free will donation)8-8:45 a.m. “Cruising at Relay” towards a Cure (Car/Golf Cart Show) Reg.8-9 a.m. Veteran’s Lap towards a Cure/ All veterans welcome! (Patriotic

music)9-10 a.m. Morgan Bland (Violinist) 10-10:30 a.m. Dance Dolls Studio9-11 a.m. Silent Auction9-11 a.m. “Taking Steps to Stop Cancer” (5K Run/Walk)9-11 a.m. “Cruising at Relay” towards a Cure (Car/Golf Cart Show)10:30 a.m. Golf Cart Drive-in and Judging11 a.m. “Cruising at Relay” towards a Cure (Car/Golf Cart Show) Awards11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Closing Ceremony, Team Awards, & Team Totals12 p.m. Tear down campsites

Relay For Life of HicksvilleJune 22 & 23, 2012

at Hicksville High School

See you at Relay for Life

June 29 & 30 Defiance High School

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C-N File Photo

The Henry County Relay for Life raised $192,500 during its relay held in 2010. The event was held at the Henry County Fairgrounds. In this picture, visitors are shown walking through the fairgrounds.

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“THERE IS HOPE”

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Last year’s Relay for Life of Henry County raised $207,000, up substantially from $192,500 in 2010. Here, several deco-rated chairs to be sold at an auction at the relay are being unloaded from a truck.

Friday, June 15th4:15 p.m. Cars must be off the track4:45 p.m. Survivor Registration5:30 p.m. on-site fundraisers need to be open5:45 p.m. Opening Ceremony - Please join us as we kickoff the festivities

of the events. Bring a sign of encouragement for the survivors or have a sign at your camp site welcoming the survivors to the Relay

6:15 p.m. Survivor Reception (Merchants Building)6:20 p.m. Mr/Ms Relay need to be at the stage by 6:157:00-9:00 Human Scavenger Hunt 7:30 p.m. Announce Mr/Ms Relay Winners7:40 p.m. Auction - We are asking each team to donate one auction item. The

money your auction item brings, will go toward your team total. 10:00 p.m. Luminaria Ceremony- Join us as we remember those we have

lost and honor the survivors in our lives. Remember luminaria forms turn in by bank night will go toward team total. (Bring craft supplies to decorate your Luminary bag)

Saturday, June 16th12:00 p.m. No Talent Talent Show1:00 p.m. Theme Lap-Choose your own lap 1:30 p.m. Team Challenge-at the stage2:00 p.m. Theme Lap-Bonnie and Clyde2:30 p.m. Team Challenge -at the stage3:00 p.m. Let’s hear you ring. Followed by Bingo4:30 p.m. Theme Lap –Siamese Twins5:00 p.m. Theme Lap-All in a days work5:20 p.m. Team Challenge-the stage Project Runway pick up supplies6:00 p.m. till 7:30 p.m. Breakfast 6:30 p.m. Team Challenge7:00 p.m. Team Challenge 8:00 p.m. Theme Lap-Power of Purple8:30 p.m. Team Challenge-Obstacle course need 4 to 12 team members10:30 p.m. Project Runway Relay Style-Fashion Show11:15 p.m. Final Awards Presentation11:45 p.m. Fight Back Ceremony12:00 p.m. Walk our first lap for the 2013 Relay!!!

Relay For Life of Henry CountyJune 15 & 16, 2012

at Henry County Fairgrounds

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June 1 & 2, 2012at Paulding County Fairgrounds

Relay For Life of Paulding County

Friday, June 1st 5 - 9:45 p.m. Luminaria Sales5:15 p.m. Survivor Registration6:00 p.m. Opening & Fight Back Ceremony; VFW Flag Raising, National Anthem by “TANG” Survivor’s Lap; Caregiver’s Lap6 - 9:00 p.m. Photo Booth by Erika Pease6 - 9:30 p.m. Photos with Buckeye Man by Crew for a Cure6 - 9:30 p.m. TNT & Sassy the Clowns (Balloons & Face Painting)6 - 10 p.m. Moonbounce Inflatables - Presented by Foltz Insurance6 - 10 p.m. Jail & Bail - Presented by Crew for a Cure6 - 10 p.m. Corn Hole - Presented by Crew for a Cure6 - 10 a.m. 60 / 40 Raffle tickets on sale6 - 10:30 a.m. Raffle items - Presented by Stahl-Stoller-Meyer Ins. Center6 - 10:30 a.m. Silent Auction6 - 10 a.m. Plinko - Each hour a new question. Find the answer, get a turn at the Plinko board.6:30 p.m. Chili Cook-Off; Chili may begin to be dropped off in the Extension Building

at 5:45 p.m.. Voting ends at 8:30 p.m..7:00 p.m. Birthday Party “Celebrating a World with more Birthdays!” Pinata; Limbo Contest; Musical Chairs; Cupcakes and “Happy Birthday” song7 p.m. - 8 p.m. School Spirit Hour - Come out and show your school spirit.8 - 10 p.m. David Bussing8:30 p.m. Road to Recovery Race; Build your car for the race from 6 - 8:15 p.m.9:30 p.m. “Super-Fan” winner announced; Participants introduced at 6:30 p.m.. Participants turn in their donations at 9:00 p.m..10:00 p.m. Luminaria Ceremony; Music by: Kristen Wendell Invocation by James Langham from the Church of Christ10 - 12 a.m. Jerome Schooley11:00 p.m. Scavenger Hunt by We Cancer-vive

Saturday, June 2nd 12 - 10:30 a.m. Soundhound DJ Service - Rob Schwiebert12:00 a.m. Game time by Crew for a Cure; Team Captain Reception1:00 a.m. Dance Fever2:00 a.m. Night Owl Karaoke3:00 a.m. Trivia Hour4:00 a.m. Lite Yourself Up Laps - Make the track glow5:00 a.m. It’s 5 o’clock somewhere. Jimmy Buffet hour by Fins of the Flatland.6:00 a.m. Rise and Shine! It’s chicken dance time.7:00 a.m. Pancake & Sausage Breakfast9:00 a.m. Zumba10:30 - 11:15 a.m. University of St. Francis Jazz Combo11:30 a.m. Closing Ceremony “Power of Purple”

Friday, June 16:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies6:15 p.m. Survivors Lap, Caregivers Lap6:30 p.m. Golden Steppers perform; Team Banner Lap; Community Band to perform6:45 p.m. Slip Slop Slap Lap visit St. Rita’s tent to receive your free gift 7:00 p.m. Auction begins; Spirit Stick Contest; Couples Lap 7:15 p.m. Breast Cancer Awareness , Team Girl Power will perform7:30 p.m. Center Stage Dance Academy performs; Judging for Spirit Stick Contest ends7:45 p.m. Five - A – day8:00 p.m. T-Shirt signing contest, Pink- Breast Cancer; Backward-Forward Lap8:15 p.m. PSA Screening; The Performing Arts Center perform 8:30 p.m. Bring back signed T-Shirt 8:45 p.m. Colon Cancer Awareness 9:00 p.m. Light Blue – Prostate Cancer; Chicken Dance; Dude Looks Like a Lady Contest9:15 p.m. Smoking Cessation Quitters Lap 10:00 p.m. Luminera Ceremony11:00 p.m. Root Beer Chugging Contest, White- Lung Peach- Uterine; Hokey Pokey lap11:30 p.m. Relay Circle – A – Word Contest Saturday, June 212:00 a.m. Scavenger Hunt, Yellow – Bladder, Sarcoma (Bone); PJ Lap 12:15 a.m. Pizza Party 1:00 a.m. Periwinkle – Esophageal, Stomach; Simon Says Lap 1:30 a.m. Cross Word Relay 2:00 a.m. Bad Hair Contest; Lime- Lymphoma 2:15 a.m. Bad Hair Judging 3:00 a.m. Water Balloon Toss; Teal and Teal/White – Ovarian, Cervical Glow in the Dark 3:30 a.m. Word Scramble Fun 4:00 a.m. Sorry; Emerald – Liver; Hopscotch lap 5:00 a.m. Twister Tournament; Purple- Leiomyosarcoma, Pancreatic; Costume Lap 6:00 a.m. Monopoly Fun; Black – Melanoma; Wake Up With Coffee Lap 7:00 a.m. Aggravation; Burgundy- Multiple Myeloma; Burgundy/ Ivory – Head and neck8:00 a.m. Relay For Life The Board Game; Gold - Childhood Cancer; Play a

childhood game lap 8:45 a.m. Coloring Fun Area 9:00 a.m. Board Game Trivia Challenge; Dark Blue – Colon Cancer; Freeze Dance Lap 9:30 a.m. Bring answers back from the Board Game Trivia Challenge 9:45 a.m. Dance Center Performing 10:00 a.m. Orchid – Testicular; Crazy Hat Lap 10:15 a.m. Frozen T-Shirt Contest 11:00 a.m. Birthday Party lap 11:15 a.m. Celebration Lap 11:30 a.m. Closing Ceremonies 12:00 p.m. First Lap of 2013

Relay For Life of Putnam CountyJune 1 & 2 , 2012

at Ottawa-Glandorf High School

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Friday, June 8th4:30 p.m. Survivor Registration 6-7 p.m. Opening Ceremonies - National Anthem Bria Double6-8 p.m. Car Show - 1st place prizes for Car-Truck-Motorcycle-Jeep6-10 p.m. Relay Store & Cancer Corner Open Display Booths Open6-11 p.m. Horseshoe Tournament (registration at 5:30p.m)6-11:30 a.m. Chinese Auction7-9:30 p.m. Live Auction by Joe Newlove Real Estate & Auctions9-10 p.m. Miss Relay Contest - Banner Lap 10-11 p.m. Luminaria Ceremony11-12:30 p.m. Newlywed Game by Trinity Lutheran11:30-1 a.m. Midnight Munchies

Saturday, June 9th

12 a.m. Fun Faze Karaoke (runs until 11 a.m.)12:30 a.m. Human Candyland by Qualtiy Spuds1:30 Relased Band2:30 a.m. Double or Nothing - Project Survivor3-4 a.m. Dizzy Bat Races Scavenger Hunt4-5 a.m. Team K-BOB - Hula Hoop Contest Rubber Chicken Relay 5-6 a.m. Balloon Pop Tug-O-War6-7 a.m. Water Volleyball7-8 a.m. In It to Win It by GB Manufacturing8 a.m. Relay Store Open8-9 a.m. Pre-Race Warm UP Exercises by FCHC 8:45 a.m. Kids Fun Run Begins9 a.m. St. Caspar’s Book Sale thru end of Relay9-10 a.m. 5k Run / Walk Start (registration at 8 a.m.) Sheltered Reality10-11 a.m. Pantene Beautiful Lengths of Hair Cutting 5k Awards / Raffle/Drawing Winners Announced11-12 p.m. Fight Back / Closing Ceremony

Relay For Life of Fulton CountyJune 8 & 9, 2012

at Fulton County Fairgrounds, Wauseon

Friday, June 225 p.m. Live DJ (Showtime Total Entertainment) & Survivor Registration6 p.m. Opening Ceremony Silent Action Begins6:30 p.m. April Platt Sings Free Will Donation Haircuts7 p.m. Live Auction Begins Kid’s Activities (CLOWN )8 p.m. Talent Shows Begin9 p.m. Musical Chair Competition10 p.m. Luminary Ceremony11 p.m. Dance Party Pizza Party Miss Relay Contest

Saturday, June 23

12:30 a.m. Live DJ (Showtime Total Entertainment)2 a.m. Scavenger Hunt Starts6:30 a.m. Live DJ )Showtime Total Entertainment) Wake Up Calls7 a.m. Breakfast8:30 a.m. CLOWN/Prepare Kids Band Locks of Love9 a.m. Children’s Marching Band 15 min.10: a.m. Road to Recovery Race10:30am And Many More Band12 p.m. Closing Ceremony

Relay For Life of Williams CountyJune 22 & 23, 2012

at Williams County Fairgrounds

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