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LOU ANN HARROLD
State Board of Education
member deals with hate mail, restructuring talk
By DAN ROBINSON
Times staff writer
Recent developments at the state level have caused concerns about the future of the Ohio Board of Education, leaving some to question if the board will exist as it is much longer.
Lou Ann Harrold, who lives west of Kenton, represents District 1 on the board, which includes Hardin County. She has spent recent days attempting to keep updated on the developments and has met with state officials to get a better understanding of the "mess."
The problems began a few months ago when the General Assembly decided the state would no longer pay on a career license. Many jobs, including barbers or accountants are required to have licenses to perform their jobs. But no one except teachers, said Harrold, had a portion of their license costs paid for by the state.
"Only teachers had that perk," she said. "We knew this was coming."
The Ohio Education Association, which represents the teachers of Ohio, was at the table when the changes were discussed in the board’s capacity committee, said Harrold.
What "muddied the waters," she said, was the added costs of BCI&I and FBI background checks. The costs were especially hard on those people who hold multiple licenses, said Harrold.
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| FRIDAY MAY 9, 2008 |
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FFA honor
Ohio State FFA President Dustin Holman presents the National Chapter Award to Ridgemont FFA President Krystin Gibson (center) and Secretary Jill Jones. The Ridgemont chapter was honored last weekend at the State FFA Convention for placing third in the state out of 333 chapters.
Ridgemont FFA third in state
By CHRISTINA HOY
Times staff writer
RIDGEWAY - A year's worth of hard work and determination paid off for members of the Ridgemont FFA Chapter as they once again gained statewide recognition and success.
Ridgemont placed third among the 333 FFA chapters in Ohio at the State FFA Convention last weekend.
"We placed in the top 10 in student, chapter and community division with all scores adding up to place us third in the state out of 333 FFA chapters in the state," said Stephanie Jolliff, Ridgemont's agricultural education teacher. "That puts us in the top one percent of all FFA programs in Ohio."
Many of the students attributed their success to Jolliff, but she said the main reason her students have soared over the last two years is because they applied themselves through activities and events.
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Dog problems continue in MV
By CHRISTINA HOY
Times staff writer
MOUNT VICTORY - The dogs will continue to bark throughout Mount Victory, at least until council puts its foot down.
Hardin County Dog Warden Steve Davis explained to council Thursday night that he does not have any way of legally stopping the dogs from barking unless he is able to cite into court the owner enough times that a judge would take the dog due to multi-offenses.
Councilwoman Sandy Parthemore said she hopes council can put in place a village ordinance that limits the number of dogs to a property.
"We have had a lot of people complaining," council President Laura Williams said.
"And rightfully so," Parthemore said, who at the last council meeting was an avid supporter of finding a solution to the barking dogs problem that is increasing in the village.
"My hands are tied," Davis told council. "It's just like someone who has their stereo up too loud.
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Voinovich's staff to have office hours here
The staff of U.S. Sen. George V. Voinovich will hold Connecting with Communities office hours in Hardin County on May 15. The event will run from 2 to 3 p.m. in Veteran's Hall in the courthouse.
This session will provide Hardin County residents with an opportunity to talk in person with a district representative who will bring their concerns and ideas back to the senator.
"Throughout my career in public service, I have always made listening and responding to the concerns of Ohioans a priority. In 2006, I renamed the work of my staff to hold office hours in each Ohio County as our "Connecting with Communities" initiative to emphasize to Ohioans the great importance I place on remaining connected to them and hearing their ideas and concerns. I truly appreciate what I learn from my constituents."
Through the Connecting with Communities initiative, staff travels to every county in Ohio to meet with constituents, reach out to local elected officials and attend community events.
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| THURSDAY MAY 8, 2008 |
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Soon to part
Upper Scioto Valley second grade teacher Lori Lowery is surrounded by her class. Lowery is the only teacher seven of the students have
known since they began school in the kindergarten. This is National Teacher Recognition Week and Lowery said there is much more to teaching than math and reading.
Teacher enjoys being positive influence on kids
By DAN ROBINSON
Times staff writer
McGUFFEY - Lori Lowery didn't start out life planning to be a teacher, but after 11 years of working with children, there is no place she would rather be.
After graduating from college with a degree in fine art design, Lowery found herself sitting at a desk creating brochures for her corporate employer.
"I sat at the computer all day and tried to meet deadlines," she recalled. "One day I just decided to use my creative abilities to better use. I never said I wanted to be a teacher. I really don't know where that came from. But now every day is something new. I want to be here more as a positive influence on the kids."
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Unique final day for R'dale seniors
MOUNT BLANCHARD - With five calamity days to make up this year, Riverdale found itself needing the seniors to legally come up with one day beyond their scheduled graduation.
High school Principal Terry Huffman said in order for the graduation date to remain June 1, the seniors will be required to attend school one day after the ceremonies.
On June 2, Riverdale students will return to school at the usual time, but will be transported by bus to parks in Forest, Mount Blanchard and Wharton. Once they arrive, the students will perform community services in the park until about 11:30 a.m.
They will then be returned to the school. At noon, a catered buffet will be provided, followed by the presentation of diplomas to those who participated in the cleanup day.
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