JUNE 2025 Our Summer Library Program begins June 3. This year’s theme is Color Our World. All children and their adults are invited to attend the programs. It’s always a fun time! Mickey 17 Robert Pattinson as Mickey 17 and Mickey 18 Mark Ruffalo as Kenneth Marshall Toni Collette as Yifa Marshall Directed by: Bong Joon Ho Reviewed by Alex Huizar Mickey 17 is a science fiction/dark comedy about Mickey leaving Earth to escape a loan shark from murdering him and joins a space ship crew that is heading to the planet Niflheim where he works as an “expendable”, a dangerous job that always seems to end in death, therefore they make another version of him, a clone, to take over where he left off. After a mishap where they believe 17 is dead, they create 18 and the two Mickey’s must do whatever they can to survive because an egomaniacal politician wants to put an end to clones. Mickey 17 sets up a captivating storyline about midway through the film when the two Mickey’s meet. Pattinson does a great job as the sensitive, naïve Mickey 17 and the rougher and more aggressive Mickey 18. Mark Ruffalo plays a politician that you might recognize from real life (even though Ruffalo said in interviews he is in no way portraying him) but by the way he speaks and the facial expressions he makes, it’s not hard to decipher who he is trying to portray as this “failed politician”. Ultimately the story itself isn’t anything new or different, it’s about the underdog taking on the establishment and the fight for survival. Some of the actors give cheesy performances and that is where the negatives of this film come in. This film has a great cast but some of the worst performances they give in their career. I give Mickey 17 three out of five stars. Call your local library to reserve a copy today.
2 JUNE 2025 NEW RELEASES By ROBIN VAIL It’s June! Warm weather (finally!). The beach? The backyard? Where is your favorite place to enjoy a good summer read? Here at the Oak Harbor Public Library, we have so many new and exciting books coming in to fill those long lazy days of summer. Remember to put a hold on President’s Shadow by James Patterson and First Gentleman by Patterson and his collaborator Bill Clinton. Check out Finders Keepers by Stuart Woods, A Mother’s Love by Danielle Steel and Badlands by Douglas Preston. Well publicized and on all bestseller lists are Atmosphere by Taylor Reid Jenkins; So Far Gone by Jess Walter; Bug Hollow by Michelle Humeven and House on Buzzards Bay by Dwyer Murphy. All worth checking out. Prefer something thrilling? We have Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell; Don’t Open Your Eyes by Liv Constantine; It Happened on the Lake by Lisa Jackson or The Death Mask by Iris Johansen. For our younger readers try Never Take Your Rhino on a Plane by K E Lewis or There’s Something Odd About the Babysitter by Elayne Crain. My Teacher is a Dinosaur by Bill Canterbury is hilarious and The Day the Crayons Made Friends by Drew Daywalt fits well with our Summer Reading Program theme Color Our World. Whatever your preference we have something you’ll love this summer.
3 JUNE 2025 1ST GRADE VISITS Every May, the 1st graders walk to the library where they receive their first library card. This is our favorite day of the year. While many are visiting for the first time, others are already familiar with the library.
4 JUNE 2025 PROGRAMS By JENNIFER WILKINS Coffee and a Book will meet June 11th at 11am. We will be discussing California Golden by Melanie Benjamin. Wicked Wed Book Club will be June 18th at 5:30pm. We will be discussing Couple Found Slain by Mikita Brottman. 4th Tuesday Book Club will meet June 24th at 5:30pm. We will be discussing First Gen: A Memoir by Alejandra Campoverdi. For Adults and Families During the month of June we will be collecting donations for the BCS food pantry. They are in need of noodles, soup, personal hygiene items, peanut butter, jelly, and paper products. A new Wild Pages Book is up at Fox Preserve. (Half mile off Route 2 on Lickert-Harder Road) Take a walk with “Around the Pond” and see what this new story has to offer. Historical Union Cemetery Walk Saturday June 7th at 10am (Rain date June 14th) We will meet on the old side of the cemetery across from the mausoleum. Join us for all new information this year. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. The Ottawa Co. Genealogical Society will hold their meeting June 17th at 5:30pm. 60 Plus Clinic is Wed. June 11th from 9:30 to 11:30 with the Ottawa County Health Department. Call 419-734-6800 for an appointment. WE WILL BE CLOSED JUNE 19TH IN OBSERVANCE OF JUNETEENTH Join Ottawa NWR and Oak Harbor Public Library as we celebrate National Insect Week on June 26th at 9:45pm for Moth Night. As part of our celebration, you can go mothing with Ottawa NWR's Invasive Species Manager, Trevor Zook, at the Marinewood Unit on ONWR, which is located at 4640 W Harbor Rd. Port Clinton (old Marinewood Golf Course on Rt. 163) The rain date is scheduled for June 27th at 9:45pm (BRING BUG SPRAY) Tai Chi every Tuesday at 10am Pinochle every Friday at 1pm Watercolor Group meets every Wednesday 12:30 to 4. Bring your own supplies Needle Crafts meets every other Thursday 9:30 to noon. Bring your own supplies. Computer Classes are every Tuesday at 10:30 and Friday at 2 pm. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Did you know you can have the Oak Harbor Public Library deliver books or DVDs right to your home if you are homebound? Call 419-898-7001 for more information. Library Hours Monday to Thursday 9:30 am to 7 pm Friday 9:30 am to 5 pm Join the Friends of the Library! Be part of the exciting things that are happening at the library! Call the library to find out when the next meeting is happening Oak Harbor Local History Museum Open on Tuesdays 1-5, Thursdays 10-2 & 5-7. Or call for an appointment 419-898-7001. Summer Reading Program: will be held at Adolphus Kraemer Park (log cabin) weather permitting every Tuesday in June at 5:30pm June 3rd: Drummunity (please bring chairs) June 10th: Trish and Myrtle the Turtle from OSS June 17th: Rufus the Dufus June 24th: Basia from Ottawa NWR The Importance of Registration for our Programs: Many of our library programs feature guest presenters who travel to share their time and talents with our community. To help these events run as planned, we kindly ask that you register in advance. Even a few sign-ups show there's interest and help us avoid cancellations. If a program interests you, please take a moment to register. Thank you for supporting your library! Call or visit our website.
5 JUNE 2025 LAST WORD By KATHY HUFFMAN The Oak Harbor High School was built in 1875 as a 3 story, 6 room brick building with an addition added on in 1889. However, by 1910 the building was deemed unsafe and closed on May 11, 1911. The school was torn down and construction on the new OHHS began in June of 1911. The cornerstone was taken from the 1875 building and re-set in the new 1911 building. A metal box made by George A. Meyer, which contained memorabilia, was sealed within the cornerstone. On May 16th, 2025, a piece of Oak Harbor history, which sparked curiosity in most folk was revealed. After standing sentry for 114 years, the cornerstone was salvaged, the time capsule within was removed, and the contents displayed. The contents of the time capsule included the following: Newspapers: Cleveland Plain Dealer July 31, 1911; Cleveland Leader July 31, 1911; Toledo Blade July 31, 1911; Toledo News-Bee July 31, 1911; Ottawa County Exponent July 29, 1911; and the Oak Harbor Press July 28, 1911. Postcards (4): view of old school building, town hall, local churches collage, and the Aschbacher HS band. Along with one Chamblin’s bread checks which could be redeemed for one loaf of bread, name plate of Editor Gosline, Bacon and Huber’s business card, and Contractor Herman’s letterhead and business card. Also included were the names of the Board of Education, J.M. Neipp, President, W.A. Campbell, Clerk, L.D. Auxter, D.D.S., J.O. Atwater, and Elza Chamblin. Names of the teachers. Supt. George F. Aschbacher, HS Principal Sarah R. Gill, Asst. Principal R.L Carter, 2nd Asst Principal Helen Hope Parker, 8th Grade Elsie C. Meyer, 7th Grade Minnie B. Pomranke, 6th Grade Maud E. Kessler, 5th Grade Ruth Sheuerman, 4th Grade Bertha Von Thron, 3rd Grade May Atwater, 2nd Grade Frances Mylander, 1st Grade Ina Ballin and Janitor Henry Kinsel. A paper containing a list of building architects: Messrs. Bacon and Huber, Toledo OH, Builder Frank J. Herman, Toledo OH, Plumbers Ehing & Co. Toledo OH, Builder’s Foreman Henry A. Oldiges. One of the items of particular interest was the postcard depicting the Aschbacher’s High School Band, pictured here. The photograph was taken on May 30, 1907, by George Smith who stenciled the name of the band on the drumhead when he processed the photo. Standing (L-R) Arthur Holdgraf-Bass Horn, George Thierwechter-French Horn, Lester Fought-Slide Trombone, Irvin Ellsworth-Cornet, Arthur Zipfel-Alto, Edgar Kolath-Bass Drum, Prof. George F. Aschbacker- Leader, William Bisch-Alto, Ray Burton-Baritone, Clifton Frye-Clarinet, William Marks-Cornet, Wesley Bredbeck-French Horn, Albert RooseFrench Horn Kneeling (L-R) Harold Ellsworth-Valve Trombone, Leon Beier-Valve Trombone, Donald Thierwechter-Cornet, Grayson Gill-Snare Drum, Leonard Von Thron-Cornet, Harry Foreman-Cornet, Lewis Heller-Piccolo The Aschbacker’s High School Band was established in November of 1906, by Assistant Principal and Music Instructor George Aschbacker. The instruments were owned by the students except for the bass drum and tuba which were borrowed from the Knights of Pythias Band. Band activities, except for practice sessions, were held outside of the school. During the summers of 1907 and 1908 the band gave a series of concerts on Saturday nights. They performed on a bandstand located within a vacant lot where the Croghan Colonial Bank now stands. Like their modern-day counterparts, the band provided marching music for the Memorial Day parade from the school to Union Cemetery. The band dissolved on June 1, 1909, when George Aschbacker moved to Chicago.
6 JUNE 2025 OAK HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY 147 W. MAIN ST OAK HARBOR OH 43449 419-898-7001 Oakharborpubliclibrary.org ohpl@seolibraries.org
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