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Fundraiser set for Logan County Junior Achievement

Written by Joshua Keeran
Thursday, 28 January 2010 19:33
BELLEFONTAINE – Bob Evans will host a “Community Fun Night” on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at its Bellefontaine restaurant to support Logan County Junior Achievement (JA) programs. “We will receive 15 percent of all sales between 10 a.m.-8 p.m.,” said Melanie Beatty-Quesenberry, Champaign/Logan County Junior Achievement coordinator. “Holly Hefner, our Logan County JA Advisory Committee chair, heard about this opportunity, and she set up the event.” In order for Logan County JA to receive the 15 percent from each sale, diners must present a special flier to their waitress. “We have not been immune to the troubled economy and benevolent giving is suffering this year,” Beatty-Quesenberry said. “This is a way that our loyal funders can contribute, even if they have been unable to support JA financially this year. “Our hope is that businesses will encourage their employees to go to Bob Evans for lunch or dinner on Feb 2, flier in hand, to support Logan County students and assist in raising funds for these very important and worthwhile Junior Achievement programs,” she added. Fliers can be obtained by e-mailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by calling (937) 323-4725. “All money raised at this event will stay in Logan County and fund Logan County Junior Achievement programs,” Beatty-Quesenberry said. According to a press release, JA is the world’s largest organization dedicated to educating young people about business, economics and free enterprise. JA programs are taught by volunteers in classrooms at schools throughout the United States and in more than 100 countries. JA’s mission is to ensure that every child in America has a fundamental understanding of the free enterprise system. JA programs span grades K-12, with age-appropriate curricula designed to teach elementary students about their roles as individuals, workers, and consumers and to prepare middle grade and high school students for key economic and workforce issues they will face. “All programs are provided at no cost to the schools and are funded by donations from the local business community and individuals,” Beatty-Quesenberry noted. “Money raised in Logan County stays in the local community to fund classes in our school districts. “For the 2008-2009 school year, JA provided programming for schools in Logan County, reaching over 900 students. With help from the community, program numbers for the 2009-2010 school year can exceed 1,000 Logan County students,” she added. For more information about Logan County JA, contact Beatty-Quesenberry at (937)360-9579 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Last Updated on Thursday, 28 January 2010 19:34

Riverside student sends angels to troops

Written by Joshua Keeran
Wednesday, 27 January 2010 15:59
DEGRAFF – While young men and women continue to serve the country overseas, one Riverside student and her family have decided to show their support and gratitude to the troops through a family hobby - making paper-clip angels. Ashley Todd, 16, a sophomore at Riverside High School, began making angels out of butterfly paper clips as part of a Sunday school project some four years ago, and they were such a hit that she has yet to stop making them. “I gave one to my grandma and she thought they were beautiful, so I’ve just been making them ever since,” Todd said. “So far I’ve made over 4,000, and I’ve handed them out to people everywhere. It’s just a really big family thing and I love doing it.” Her list of people to receive the angels now includes troops stationed in the Middle East, thanks to a speech by Riverside High School Principal Scott Mann, and a little help from family members. This past Veterans Day, Mann spoke to students and encouraged them to write or do something nice for the troops that don’t get to spend holidays or special occasions with their families here in America. “I just reminded the students that a lot of those serving overseas are 18- to 19-year-old kids who are not much older than they are, and are often unable to see their families on days like Christmas,” Mann said. Mann’s words touched Todd to the extent that she went home that day and talked to her family in regards to how she could help out the soldiers, and her grandma brought up the paper-clip angels. “My grandpa is ex Air Force, so he had the idea that he could get a friend of his to help me send a bunch of the angels over to the troops,” Todd said.
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Quincy council moving forward with village income tax

Written by Editorial
Wednesday, 27 January 2010 15:57
(Editor’s note: The following has been compiled from the Quincy Village Council meeting minutes from the regular meeting held Jan. 19, 2010.) Special to the Current QUINCY – During the regular meeting Jan. 19, council discussed the need to implement an income tax on village residents. Council members noted that any discussions concerning this matter or any other matter needs to be presented in open session in order to follow all Sunshine Laws for public officials discussing village business. Residents are welcome to attend the council meetings to share their comments. Council discussed with Village Solicitor Steve Fansler the steps necessary to start an income tax, how much of an income tax could be levied right away and other facts concerning this project. Council collectively said it felt that it was time for everyone to participate in keeping the village financially solvent instead of trying to impose more taxes on property owners. It was noted that there are operating levies that have been in affect for years. However, those levies no longer support an increase in the cost of business. Council also pointed out that it has been many years since an actual increase that generated more money has been asked of the village residents. Fansler will bring back information to the next meeting concerning this matter.
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West Liberty Village Council discusses how to proceed with wrecked squad

Written by Editorial
Wednesday, 27 January 2010 15:58
(Editor’s note: The following has been compiled from the West Liberty Village Council meeting minutes from the regular meetings held Jan. 11, 2010.) Special to the Current WEST LIBERTY – During the regular meeting on Jan. 11, council heard that the 2005 EMS squad was wrecked. EMS Chief Jerry Jones said he is waiting on LifeStar to get him a loaned vehicle. If LifeStar repairs the squad, the warranty will be void and the module will be replaced with a warranty. The cost to replace the module will be in excess of $80,000. It was unclear whether the insurance company will total it. There was also some concern with the warranty and integrity of the module. Jones also reported that Eric Yoder is now an official EMT Basic. He gave contracts to the village solicitor for new squad members to be signed before attending schooling. The police chief was granted $1,500 for the purchase of a video camera. The chief also discussed auxiliary, traffic tickets, increasing hours for auxiliary and presented a quote for a 2010 Dodge Charger in the amount of $26,842. The Oath of Office was administrated to Mayor Greg Hostetler, Board of Public Affairs member John Smith and council members Jill McKelvey, Brenda Coy and Larry Lance. Hostetler gave his “State of the Village Address” and gave the Oath of Office to Police Auxiliary Amy Shockey, who is replacing Mark Wahl. Council elected Lance as council president for 2010. The need to find someone interested in filling the vacant council seat was discussed. Council needs someone by Jan. 30 Committee appointments were as follows: Rebecca Hamilton and Brent Kauffman on Finance Committee, McKelvey and Lance on Safety Committee and Coy and a yet unnamed council member on the Street Committee. Other business In other matters, council: •Council passed a resolution to allow the clerk/treasurer to transfer money between accounts within the same fund. •Council passed a resolution authorizing the clerk/treasurer to transfer funds to the appropriate funds for the interest of certificate of deposits.

Lakeview tables decision on Hydro contracts

Written by Editorial
Wednesday, 27 January 2010 15:54
(Editor’s note: The following has been compiled from the Lakeview Village Council meeting minutes from the regular meeting held Jan. 18, 2010.) Special to the Current LAKEVIEW – The village council opted to not make any decisions regarding the Hydro contracts to allow the new council members time to study the plans during its Jan. 18 meeting. Talks about the contracts from Floyd Browne Group representatives Mac McCauley and Michael Kravtsov were tabled for future consideration. After some discussion about employee health insurance plans, council went with the HRA 3000 plan which has the same benefits for the employees, but a larger deposit for their deductibles from the village. A new contract with the Logan County Sheriff’s Office was accepted. It has the same rates and hours as the last contract. The mayor gave his “State of the Village Address” and council members were placed on their committees for 2010.

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