Donations accepted for annual auction
LIMA — Donations are being accepted for the annual TV-44 auction. The organizers are interested in gathering quality furniture, vehicles, collectibles/memorabilia, tools, timeshares, vacations, and garage sale and boutique items. If you’re downsizing or dealing with an estate, those items are also accepted. All donations are tax-deductible.
Items may be donated from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays at the studios, 1844 Baty Road.
Proceeds from the auction benefit community programming like The Holiday Music Festival, Whiz Quiz, Faith & Friends, Sports Report and high school sports on WOSN.
The auction will be Sept. 12. For details, call 419-339-4444.
Our Lady of Fatima tribute planned
MARIA STEIN — Devotions to Our Lady of Fatima are planned for Aug. 14 at the Spiritual Center. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. with Mass, a rosary service on the grounds after dark, and a candlelight procession.
The event honors the appearance of Mary to three children in 1917 in Fatima, Portugal.
Participants should bring a lawnchair and flashlight and dress for the weather. There will be no food or beverages sold during the event. Bus and handicapped parking will be available. The Shrine of the Holy Relics will be closed during this event, but participants are invited to tour the grounds.
Toledo judge declined to marry couple
(TNS) A Toledo Municipal Court judge who declined to marry a same-sex couple said his decision was based upon his “personal and Christian beliefs.”
Judge C. Allen McConnell said in a written statement his refusal Monday followed his beliefs developed over many years.
“I apologize to the couple for the delay they experienced and wish them the best,” Judge McConnell said. “The court has implemented a process whereby same sex marriages will be accommodated.”
The judge said he will continue to perform “traditional marriages” during his assignment and is seeking an opinion from the Supreme Court as to whether he can leave the judicial rotation for marriages. He said he will follow the court’s decision.
Carolyn Wilson, 51, and her partner, both of Toledo, applied for a marriage license and were directed to Judge McConnell. His bailiff told them he would not perform this type of marriage.
The couple expressed outrage at Judge McConnell decision following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing gay marriage nationwide. They were married by Judge William M. Connelly Jr. about 45 minutes later.
