Plant workers, employed before 1981 and diagnosed with various cancers, are entitled to special benefits. Lung, esophageal, laryngeal, pharyngeal, stomach, colon and rectal cancers, along with mesothelioma are frequently caused by asbestos exposure. Asbestos-laced products were used for decades at LOF Glass Company. Neither employees nor management were aware of the asbestos risk.

Northwood VFW Post 2984 will host a craft show on Saturday, December 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 102 West Andrus Road, Northwood.

The Wood County Committee on Aging 400 Dixie Highway, in the Rossford Community Recreation Center Lunch reservations requested by 4 p.m. on the preceding day Programs and lunches for all area residents at least 60 years of age.

The Perrysburg Township food distribution will be held Thursday, December 14, from 8 to 10 a.m. The township fire department will sponsor the food give-away at the township building, 26609 Lime City Road, the second Thursday of each month.

The Rossford Public Library will host a program on seasonal eating for people with diabetes on Tuesday, December 5. Presented by Shannon Smith of the OSU Extension Office, the class will begin at 1 p.m., in the library’s Ccommunity room.

Northwood VFW 2984 hosted a Veterans appreciation dinner, at 102 West Andrus Road, Northwood, on November 12. Veterans were treated to a free dinner and live music by four area bands organized by the J.T. Hayden Band. Above, from left, Veronica Kemp, Joe Cordero, Djuana Steiner, Bob Rickman, Paul Cook and kneeling, head chef Mike Glass. For more information about upcoming events, call 419-666-7762. New members are always welcome.

TOPICS Camera Club, a non-profit organization open to everyone, will meet Wednesday, December 13, at 6:30 p.m., at the Monclova Community Center, 8115 Monclova Road, Monclova. Upcoming monthly meeting dates and topics: January 10-Monochrome February 14-Optical illusions March 13-Blue Hour April 10-Community designated site..

November 20-Injury crash, Lime City at Avenue roads; alarm, 28000 block Sportsmans Drive; theft, 300 block Glenwood Road; suspicious person, 700 block Superior Street, 800 block Lime City Road; dispute, 800 block Lime City Road; fire, 1200 block Schreier Road; traffic violations, 10000 block Fremont Pike, Dixie Highway at Walnut Street, 1-75 south at milemark 197, Schreier at Lime City roads, Dixie Highway at Osborne Street, 100 block Dixie Highway, 500 block Dixie Highway, 1-75 north at milemark 198.2, Dixie Highway at Elm Street; 1100 block Buck Road.

Acknowledging that teenagers are often overlooked during holiday charitable efforts, Blush Aesthetics LLC, has decided to fill this gap by collecting donations to be gifted through Lucas County Children Services, “The Gift Of Joy Holiday Gift Drive.”

The Spafford House Museum, 27340 West River Road, Perrysburg, will host a Christmas open house on Saturday, December 9, from 2 to 7 p.m. The museum will be elaborately decorated.