By Cathy Zeltner
Big changes are coming! We don’t want to spoil the surprise, but here at the Owens Outlook, we are working very hard to make your newspaper better. We are very excited to have several surprises in store for our readers.
As many of you know, we have conducted surveys asking students, staff and faculty what would make the Outlook a better newspaper, and we listened to your responses! We are taking the summer off of reporting so that we can dedicate all of our time and energy into revamping …

By Cathy Zeltner
A problem with hunger and poor nutrition due to a lack of food is a problem on campus. The Harvest Pantry is proof that students need help.  Team Alliance is trying to bring awareness to the fact that many people at Owens Community College need assistance.
Employee team members Michelle Atkinson, Terrence Katschke, Joann Gruner, and Eileen Goodman are working with AVI, dietary students, Urban Agriculture Program, the Owens Harvest food pantry, and the culinary students to host the Owens Hunger Awareness Event on Thursday, March 21, 2013. The …

By Cathy Zeltner
March is National Nutrition Month. To help get everyone more informed on how to eat healthier, Owens Dietetic Tech Students will be set up in the SHAC as well as in College Hall by the Bookstore on March 12, 2013 from 9:00 am-2:00 pm. Dietetic Tech Students will have information on health, wellness and nutrition. Stop by to find out how to be healthier, and enter to win a prize as well!

By Cathy Zeltner
Texting while driving is dangerous. It has eclipsed drunk driving as the number one public driving safety concern. Student Government is hosting the Distracted Driving Program in an attempt to keep students safe behind the wheel. The program uses cutting-edge technology, video display and live personal interaction and presentation to show attendees firsthand how dangerous driving while texting is. Visit the AVCC rooms 125-128 between 10:00 am-4:00 pm to use the simulator and take the pledge not to text and drive.

By Dawn Thayer
another holiday recipe
SPICED PUDDING SQUARES:
Yields approximately 24 squares
Prep time: 25 minutes
total time : 2 hours, 25 minutes
1/2 cup melted butter then cooled
1 egg
1 pkg spiced cake mix ( or make from scratch)
1 pkg (3.4 oz) vanilla flavor instant pudding
1 cup cold milk
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp ground all spice
1/8 ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cup thawed cool whip
2 tbsp toffee bits
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 375ºF. Mix first 3 ingredients just until blended; press onto bottom of 13×9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray.
2. Bake 15 to 17 min. …

By Cathy Zeltner
This is a very simple, yet elegant way to serve asparagus. I created this recipe several years ago, and even people who claim to not like asparagus eat these up! These would make a nice addition to any holiday table.
 
 
 
 
 
20 minutes to make.  Serves 4
Ingredients

10 Spears of asparagus, end trimmed
1/2 of an 8 oz block of cream cheese , slightly softened
1 t. garlic powder
1 T. Italian seasoning
10 slices white bread, crust cut off
3 T. butter or Margarine, melted
5-8 t. Parmesan cheese

Directions

Blanch the asparagus.
While the asparagus is cooking, mix …

By Cathy Zeltner
Need something to do with all of those left over zucchini from your garden? This is a recipe I created several years ago that my family enjoys. I hope you will enjoy it as well.
25-30 minutes to make. Serves 4
Ingredients

1 lg zucchini
1 med. banana pepper
1 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
1 c. cooked chicken, shredded
1 c. shredded Colby cheese

Directions

Slice zucchini in 1/2 lengthwise and scoop out inside, reserving the squash you scooped out.
Place zucchini shells, hallow side up, on an un-greased cookie sheet.
Cube the reserved zucchini, and …

-By Dawn Thayer
With the holidays just around the corner I thought I would start sharing some festive recipes that can be enjoyed by the whole family.
Today We will start with :
Cumin Pumpkin Soup – Yield approximately 1 quart- 32 oz.
Prep time 5-10 minutes
cook time 10- 15 minutes
Ingredients
1 lb. Fresh Pumpkin puree or [1 - 15 ounce can pumpkin puree (NOT pie filling)]
1 1/2 cups Chicken stock or Vegetable stock
1 cup low-fat milk
2 tsp ground cumin
1  tsp sage
1/2 cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper
Fresh sage leaves
pumpkin seeds, for garnish
Directions
1.) In …

By: Cathy Zeltner/Managing Editor
Phillip J. Milano held a seminar today, November 8, 2012 at the Toledo campus of Owens Community College. The seminar was regarding political correctness and questions people sometimes have but don’t ask out of fear of offending someone. The event was sponsored by Student Government.
Milano has written books such as “I Can’t Believe You Asked That.” He also has a newspaper column titled “Dare to Ask,” and a website www.yforum.com.
The crowed was enthusiastic as Milano discussed several topics of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual preference and other controversial …

Area residents are invited to hear the inspirational words of motivational speaker Hector Manley as he takes attendees on a personal journey through the many obstacles and successes in his life as part of a free lecture presentation at the Owens Community College Findlay-area Campus Oct. 3.
Presented in conjunction with the College’s celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the lecture will begin at 12 p.m. in the College’s Conference Center on the Findlay-area Campus. Admission to the event is free and the public is encouraged to attend.
Born and raised in …