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Office visitors
Sandi McKinley has been called "Mother USV" and a rock in the elementary school. The school secretary is retiring at the end of this week and says
she will miss the staff and students of the school. Surrounding McKinley are (from left, clockwise) Cynthia Sheldon, Julieann Castle, Garrett Spradlin, Stephanie Harpster, Croft Bauer III and Kenneth Williams.
‘Miss Sandi’ will miss hugs and waves from USV youngsters
By DAN ROBINSON
Times staff writer
McGUFFEY - The administration office at the Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School is known as Miss Sandi’s office. As students of all ages march by on their way to lunch, they sneak a wave at the motherly, smiling figure sitting at the desk.
"I love that," said Sandi McKinley as she waves back. "The little kids blow me kisses and wave. I will forever miss that."
Miss Sandi’s office will have a new name when classes begin next year and a new person will sit at the desk. McKinley is retiring at the end of this week. In the 27 years she has worked for the district, she has endeared herself to the district family so much, said USV Elementary Principal Melanie Nixon, her leaving will have an impact on everyone.
"I call her Mother USV," said Nixon. "Sandi is a wonderful representative of our school district. She is very child-centered and loving. She knows all the kids and their families. Sandi is a rock in our school."
But for all she has given to the school, the rewards her job have brought her have been a saving factor in her life, said McKinley.
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Graduation slated Sunday at Riverdale High School
MOUNT BLANCHARD - Two valedictorians will lead Riverdale High School graduation ceremonies at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 1 in the school gym.
Valerie Lewis and Michelle Miller posted 4.0 grade point averages to earn the recognition.
Lewis, the daughter of Edward Lewis of Forest, plans to attend Bowling Green State University to study pediatric nursing.
Miller, the daughter of Tom and Nancy Miller of Forest, will attend Ohio State University to major in pharmacy.
The salutatorian is Alexandria Boden of Wharton, the daughter of Douglas Boden and Kimberly Ferryman. She plans to attend the University of Findlay and major in technical communications.
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Special visit
Kindergartners at Westview Kindergarten Center received a surprise visit Tuesday morning from the dwarf miniature horse, Chloe and her owner Jolene Buchenroth. The children relate well to Chloe because she is only 23 1/2 inches tall.
Children relate well with ‘special needs' horse
By CHRISTINA HOY
Times staff writer
Heroes and role models come in all sizes, but to children at Westview Kindergarten Center in Kenton, one special hero only measures 23 1/2 inches tall, weighs 100 pounds and walks on four legs.
No it is not a dog, but a one-year-old miniature horse named Chloe, who is a "special needs" animal because she is a dwarf.
Her owner, Jolene Buchenroth of rural Kenton, takes the horse inside her vehicle to visit preschools and kindergartens, nursing homes and special needs children within Hardin County. She is a certified therapeutic handicapped riding instructor through the North American Riding Handicapped Association.
"Chloe is special because she is handicapped as well. My goal is to continue to take Chloe to visit people and spread cheer.
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Charges refiled in county theft case
By DAN ROBINSON
Times staff writer
The new charges against a veteran employee of the Hardin County Treasurer's Office look like the old charges.
Deanna Polen, who worked for the treasurer's office for 28 years, was charged with theft in office, tampering with evidence and forgery last year.
Polen allegedly stole $30,000 from the county's real estate taxes between July 2004 and October 2006. She had pleaded not guilty to the charges.
She was scheduled to appear in the Hardin County Common Pleas Court on May 19, but on the day set for her trial the state dropped the charges. The state, represented by James Manken, assistant chief legal counsel with the State Auditor's Office, withdrew the charges due to wording in a similar case.
The charges against Polen were refiled late last week.
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