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Wednesday,November 2, 2011
School board amends lease Veterans invited to Fort Loramie, $2,885,00 and STAR Ohio, (Ohio Treasury), all eligible deposits. Also adopted was a resolution directing the treasurer to transfer $3,000 to the EMIS fund to meet a shortage in funding. A continuing contract was approved for bus driver Vern Seger at the rate of $23.46 (insurance eligible) or $25.89 without insurance. conSupplemental tracts for co-curricular activities or extended service were issued the following: Abby Lightle, junior varsity softball assistant, $1,252.68; Brad Turner, Destination Imagination coach, $469.76; Chad Wells, varsity baseball assistant, 50 percent, $1,135.24; and Kevin Wrasman, track coordinator, $5,574.43. Supplemental classified contracts for co-cur-
ricular activities were issued: Rachael Ahrns, marching band corps adviser, $1,064.78; Ted Bornhorst, production sets, $626.34; Ron Frey, junior varsity softball coach, 50 percent, $1,096.09; Pam Frey, junior varsity softball coach, 50 percent, $1,096.09; Marsha Hess, Destination Imagination coach, $469.76; Mike Schieltz, varsity baseball assistant, 50 percent, $1,135.24; Eric Sherman, eighth-grade boys basketball coach, $1,879.02; Julie Stricker, Destination Imagination coordinator, $313,17; and Nicholas J. Turner, varsity softball assistant, $2,192.19. The board issued oneyear contracts to six substitute teachers for the 2011-12 school year at the rate of $80 per day and accepted a $350 donation from ACE for Power of the Pen regis-
tration fees. The board approved a class size waiver resolution in order to add one special-needs student to the current preschool unit. The monthly financial report indicated September general fund receipts of $317,368 and expenditures of $667,928. Anticipated carry-over for the end of the 2010-11 fiscal year is $2,609,809. Superintendent Dan Holland discussed a visit with Shelby County Juvenile Judge William Zimmerman regarding services available to the district through the courts and also discussed removal of the old high school sign and seeding of the area. The meeting included an executive session to discuss personnel. No action was taken The board’s next meeting will be Nov. 21 at 7 p.m.
Council awards contract for park shelter roof replacement FORT LORAMIE — During village council’s October meeting, the parks committee discussed the replacement of the park shelter house’s roof. Estimates were received from Rapid Development at $5,560 plus $147 for a 30-year, 30-pound paper; Eilerman Construction, $5,868.56 for a 30-year roof; and Luebke Construction, $6,625 for a 30-year roof Council awarded the contract to low bidder Rapid Development, including the option for 30-pound paper.
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Also discussed was the west ball diamond, which needs dirt added. Volunteers will be obtaining soil and spreading it as needed. The street committee reported street projects have a contracted finish date of Nov. 23 and said the current street lighting service contract with DP&L Energy will be reviewed. The contract requires installation of high-pressure sodium street lighting. Administrator Tony Schmitmeyer told council he is still working on the water treatment plant’s chlorine problem
and had met with the Tonka contractor. He said the contractor feels it has been due to ammonia levels even though village wells have historically not shown high levels. It is felt the problem lies in the processing and that the plant will continue to use high amounts of chlorine. Adopted as emergency legislation was an ordinance accepting the annexation of 3.42 acres of land upon petition of Stanley R. Evans, agent. A second reading was given to an ordinance
amending and decreasing fiscal year 2011 appropriations. Mayor Phil Eilerman announced there will be a joint Chamber of Commerce and villagesponsored party at the American Legion Post home Dec. 14 and that a retirement party for street department employee Paul Seger will be held at 7 p.m. tonight at Bruckens. Seger retired Oct. 28 after more than 31 years of service with the village. Council’s next regular meeting will be Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. in village offices.
even find money today or find a better job. Caution: You also might lose something. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Without question, this is an exciting day! All kinds of unexpected events or unusual people will come your way. You might even buy yourself something unusual to wear. Life seems to be thrilling! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Research will reveal surprise solutions and answers. This is a wonderful day to dig for anything that you want to know more about. Some will engage in clandestine trysts and secret love affairs. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) You can expect to meet unusual people today. (This is right up your alley, because you love characters.) You likely will meet these people in a group situation.
PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Something exciting will catch you off guard today, probably connected with parents, bosses or authority figures. These people will do a favor for you or give you a promotion or please you in some way. “Bring it on!” YOU BORN TODAY You are doggedly persistent. When you want something, you go after it. This is why you succeed! (Plus, you hate to lose.) Your perseverance and your competitive streak serve you well. You have an excellent sense of humor and can be sarcastic. Basically, you’re a fighter. An exciting year awaits you because it’s the beginning of a new cycle. Open any door! Birthdate of: Dylan Moran, comedian/writer; Roseanne Barr, actress/comedian; Evgeni Plushenko, figure skater.
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BY FRANCIS DRAKE What kind of day will tomorrow be? To find out what the stars say, read the forecast given for your birth sign. For Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Be on the lookout for sudden opportunities to travel or get further education or training today. If this happens, act quickly, because your window of opportunity will be brief. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Gifts, goodies and favors will come your way today. Don’t be shy — grab them up in a minute. You snooze, you lose. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Relations with partners and close friends are fun today. Quite likely, you’ll do something different or go someplace you’ve never been before. Conversations are exciting. CANCER (June 21 to July 22)
Something unusual will occur at work today. Your routine will be interrupted. This could be due to computer crashes or the introduction of new technology. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Surprise flirtations can make your day. If this happens, the other person might be from another country or a different culture. There is something unusual about the attraction. (Woo, woo!) VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Your home routine will be interrupted today, but probably pleasantly so. Welcome company might drop by. New, high-tech toys might be thrilling. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You’re full of bright ideas today! In addition, neighbors and siblings might make unusual suggestions. Expect to meet new people today as well. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Be on the lookout for new ways to earn money. Furthermore, you might
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school program FORT LORAMIE — Area veterans and their guests are invited to Fort Loramie Junior-Senior High School for the school’s annual Veterans Day program The event takes place Nov. 11 with an assembly that begins at 9:50 a.m. Prior to the assembly, veterans and their guests are invited for breakfast beginning at 8:45 a.m. in the high school cafeteria. Keynote speaker for the assembly will be Tony Jacobs, a 2001 Fort Loramie High School graduate and veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.
Jacobs was deployed to Afghanistan on two separate occasions as a member of the 101st Airborne. During his service he received several medals including the Army Commendation Medal for valor in combat. Past participation of area veterans has added to the lessons and activities of the day for students and staff. Personal invitations are not being sent this year and reservations are not necessary. Questions may be directed to Brad Turner, 295-3342 or turner b@loramie.k12.oh.us.
Seger participates in speech event INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Stacie Seger, of the Fort Loramie FFA Chapter, was one of 47 participants in the National FFA Prepared Public Speaking Career Development Event (CDE). The event was held in conjunction with the 84th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. The participant, led by adviser Sarah Heilers of Fort Loramie FFA, was awarded a silver emblem. The top four individuals received scholarships to further their education at a post-secondary institution of their choice. The scholarships and the prepared public speaking event are sponsored by Monsanto of St. Louis, Mo., as a special project of the National
FFA Foundation. The prepared public speaking CDE is designed to recognize outstanding FFA members for their ability to prepare and present a factual speech on a specific agricultural issue in a well thought out and logical manner in a competitive setting. Members prepare and deliver a six- to eightminute speech from memory and respond to five minutes of questions. The event, held at the Marriott Hotel in October, is one of many educational activities at the national FFA convention in which FFA members practice the lessons learned in agricultural education classes.
Church to host Turkey Festival Sunday NEWPORT — Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church will be sponsoring its annual Turkey Festival Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. The festival takes place in the basement of the church and is open to the public. Attractions this year will include a turkey-
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ham wheel, a cake wheel, a numbers game, blackjack, children’s games, a craft stand and an array of food. The festival’s raffle will again have 20 prizes ranging from $10 to $1,000. The church is located on Ohio 66 just north of the village.
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NOVEMBER 10 — Winter sport photos 11 — Junior high dance 13 — Fall sports awards program 18-20 — FCCLA National Cluster meeting. 22 — One hour early dismissal 23-25 — Thanksgiving break — no school.
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FORT LORAMIE — During its October meeting, the Fort Loramie Board of Education adopted a resolution authorizing amendments to a ground lease agreement extending the duration of the lease-purchase financing of a school building. The legislation is an approximation of a resolution from Peck Shaffer & Williams reauthorizing COPS financing for the school construction project. The financing is supported by the permanent improvement portion of the tax voter-approved issue. The original issue in 2007 was $1.615 million. A total of $1,110 million will be reissued. District depository agreements for 2011 to 2016 were approved as follows: U.S. Bank, Fort Loramie, all eligible deposits; Osgood Bank,
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