Issuu

May 29, 2011

Northridge Local Schools

Fees, donations to pay for athletics By SCOTT HENNEN ThisWeek Community Newspapers

Sports will return in some degree to the Northridge Local School District, but at no cost to the district. When a 1-percent income tax levy was voted down for the third time May 3, the school board said all extracurricular activities would be eliminated to allow the district to balance its budget. But on May

23, boosters proposed a plan to pay for athletics through pay-to-participate fees and donations. Wayne Howard, who is both athletics director and the athletics boosters president, said the school board voted 5-0 in favor of the self-sufficiency plan. “The money will come from a combination of places in order to assure the board and voters that we can do this at no cost to them,” Howard said. “We have

to do what we think is best for the students and bring back athletics. Right now, we’re working on bringing them back on a per-season basis, but hopefully we can bring back enough to pay for all of them.” The fee to participate in high school athletics will be $500 per athlete per sport, up from $125 in the 2010-11 school year. Middle school athletes will pay $250, up from $50.

“We have to pay for everything involved with a sport, including paying the custodians, the transportation, the insurance, the utilities such as electricity and water for an event, even paper and paper clips we would use,” Howard said. “When you figure it, there are a lot of nickel-and-dime items that add up quickly. It’s going to take a concerted effort from the athletic boosters and the parents as well as support from family and

friends.” The Vikings have six fall sports: cheerleading, cross country, football, boys golf, boys soccer and girls volleyball. There is a chance that all will have seasons, but also the possibility that one or more might not have enough participants to fund the program. Howard said the approximate numbers needed to ensure See SPORTS, page A3

J-M, Northridge

RUNNERS-UP TAKE TROPHY

Graduation ceremonies scheduled By MICHAEL J. MAURER ThisWeek Community Newspapers

By Tim Norman/ThisWeek

With the rest of the team watching behind them, (from left) Johnstown’s Brandon Mallet, Andrew Pizzurro and Taylor Baughman accept the runner-up trophy following their loss to Heath 7-2 in the Division III district final game at Dublin Coffman High School May 22.

Village must acquire Post Office Alley land By JENNA GANT ThisWeek Community Newspapers

The village of Johnstown is asking 12 commercial property owners to sign over part of their land to make room for construction in Post Office Alley. The village is installing new water, sewer and stormwater lines and asphalt along the roadway. Village manager Jim Lenner sent a letter to property owners on May 10 stating the village isn’t responsible for maintaining Post Office Alley for snow removal or patching potholes because it is not a public street. The letter went on to say if property owners donate their land to

the village, it would maintain the alley and “this will permanently place the responsibility in the hands of the village.” As of May 26, only five owners had complied with the request. “Technically we don’t maintain it, so when this whole project came about, it was talked about if we’re going to put all this money to get the water line… and put in new pavement that the village would want to maintain it so it’s maintained adequately,” Lenner said. The property owners would have to be willing to donate property ranging in sizes from around 87 square feet to 1,500 square feet. “We have easements back there, which allow us to put the lines and

everything back there, but it’s still not our property,” Lenner said. He said landowners could “deed their property that sits within the alley to the village for future maintenance, then it would actually become a public roadway.” Lenner said construction could be delayed up to six months or longer if owners don’t donate their property because the village doesn’t have an appraiser. The appraiser would find out how much the village would need to buy the land from the property owners. “We don’t have any money allocated for that, so I don’t know if we’d be able to get it done this year in time to get out of the way for

Ohio Department of Transportation because they are going to be tearing up South Main Street and Coshocton Street here pretty soon so we’re on a tight schedule to get this done even before ODOT (starts).” Lenner said it’s imperative to fix the water line as soon as possible. “It’s one of the oldest water lines in the village, so as soon as we can get that repaired the better so we don’t have any breaks,” Lenner said. He said the rest of the project is needed, too. Lenner said the sewer line would help with drainage issues to help See LAND, page A2

Graduation ceremonies are being held this weekend and next at Johnstown Monroe and Northridge high schools. Johnstown Monroe was scheduled to hold its ceremony Saturday evening, weather permitting, at the football stadium, or indoors at the high school in case of rain. Northridge is scheduled to hold its ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 5, in the high school gymnasium. “We always hold it inside,” said Carrie Baker, senior class advisor. Northridge will graduate 114 students, 12 of whom met valedictorian criteria of 4.0 grade-point average or above, and one salutatorian who has the next highest GPA. “The class colors are purple and white, and the class flower is the tulip,” Baker said. She said 15 students have earned an honors diploma and 30 students have earned the award of merit. Both classifications are based upon maintaining GPA standards, a qualifying score on the ACT exam and a distribution of course work in required subjects. Northridge does not have a commencement speaker, but each valedictorian and the salutatorian may speak. “The valedictorians and salutatorian all have the opportunity to present a speech, and most of them do,” Baker said. “They don’t last very long, but they do have the opportunity to address their class. We don’t have an outside speaker.” Northridge valedictorians are Kaila Van Fossen, Jeff Kingery, Brittany Nicole Hupp, Kolt Michael McDaniel, Keilah Ketron, Lauren Cornwell, Taylor Gingery, Kelsey Garrabrant, Emily VanNess, Amy Boesch, Scotty Nicole Teal, and Lucas McClure, and the salutatorian (next highest grade point average) is Dana VanDervort. At Johnstown Monroe, American government teacher Carl Dufford is in his 32nd year as senior class advisor. “All the seniors take American government, so it’s a good fit,” Dufford said. At Johnstown Monroe, the valedictorian for the class of 2011 is Allison Colvin, who will be attending Wright State University, and class salutatorian is Caitlyn Fry, who will be attending Ohio University. Both women will address the senior class, as will superintendent Damien Bawn. Among the class of 101 graduates, 17 students will be recognized for achieving a 4.0 GPA or above.

Former village manager Phillips challenges audit findings By MICHAEL J. MAURER ThisWeek Community Newspapers

Former Johnstown village manager Sarah Phillips has challenged findings issued by the state auditor that question two expenditures and her volunteer time for the International City Manager’s Association that involved travel to Bulgaria and Lebanon. Among the items in the auditor’s report are a claim that a $103 purchase of

a briefcase benefited Phillips, a cash reimbursement of $150 was unexplained and travel reimbursements for overseas travel amounted to nearly $10,000. Sarah Phillips Phillips told The Independent she provided an explanation of each item to the auditor’s office, but her explanations were not included in the

report. “What is disturbing to me is the auditors initially sent me a copy of their findings, before they ever sent it to the village,” Phillips said. “And I assumed that meant they were looking for an explanation, so I immediately called the auditor’s office and provided an explanation. But that was not included in anything that was sent to the village, and then as a result of that, these newspaper articles came out.

“That was one thing that was disturbing to me, was why give me the opportunity to explain it if you are essentially not going to listen to it?” Phillips said the general thrust of her conversation with the auditor was that the village, not the auditor’s office, would respond to the findings. “Even when I called them, their kind of final statement to me was, ‘well, it will be up to the village to determine these things,’” Phillips said. “Well, the village

has never contacted me. As a result … there is misinformation out there about it.” Phillips said she used the briefcase while she was city manager and it was left with the village when she took a new job. A finding regarding a $150 cash reimbursement was the result of a funding mix-up at an association conference that See PHILLIPS, page A2

DIRECTORY News: (740) 888-6100 sscharf@thisweeknews.com Sports: (740) 888-6054 sports@thisweeknews.com Retail ads: (740) 888-6024 kshockey@thisweeknews.com

View exclusive videos, stories, photos and more. Connect with other fans, parents and athletes.

Classified: (740) 888-5003 classified@thisweeknews.com

CHAT WITH YOUR FRIENDS, CHEER ON YOUR TEAM.

Customer Service: 1-888-837-4342

FREE $200 Gift Card John Deere Z920A $7,749 48”deck 26 Hp Kawasaki Engines Vertical Shaft – Air Cooled Steel Channel Frame Full Pressure Lubrication Systems

“Serving You for the Future”

Purchase any new John Deere Z900 ZTrak series commercial lawn mower, including the John Deere 997, and receive a FREE $200 gift card.

Offer valid May 20- June 5, 2011 at the seven Central Ohio JD Equipment locations. Qualifying purchases must be completed by June 5, 2011. Please allow two weeks from date of equipment delivery for your gift card to arrive. Offer ends August 31, 2011. Prices and model availability may vary by dealer. Some restrictions apply; other special rates and terms may be available, so see your dealer for details and other financing options. Available at participating dealers.

Easton • Hilliard • Lancaster • London • Marion Wilmington • Washington Court House www.jdequipment.com

The engine horsepower information is provided by the engine manufacturer to be used for comparison purposes only. Actual operating horsepower will be less. John Deere’s green and yellow color scheme, the leaping deer symbol and JOHN DEERE are trademarks of Deere & Company.

ThisWeek Community Newspapers Johnstown Independent

Page A2

DJI hopes contest will entice LAND businesses to spruce up property

PUBLIC NOTICE

Continued from page A1

By JENNA GANT ThisWeek Community Newspapers

Downtown Johnstown, Inc., will hold a twice-a-month contest for downtown village businesses starting June 18. The contest encourages business owners to keep their front property neat and clean. A judge from DJI will walk around all the businesses and decide which property is the most dapper. Winning businesses will get their pictures in The Independent. DJI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the restoration and revitalization of the downtown district of Johnstown. Its vice president, Sharon Hendren, said the contest is â€œjust trying to improve upon Johnstown, to beautify it. â€œTo keep their sidewalk clean and sweep out in front of their business and plant flowers there â€” we thought this would be a good way to do it,â€? she said. Hendren said the idea came about during Clean Sweep Day on May 21, when volunteers spruced up Johnstown near town hall. â€œWe thought, â€˜Oh, these flow-

A closer look The contest encourages business owners to keep their front property neat and clean. A judge from DJI will walk around all the businesses and decide which property is the most dapper.

erpots all need flowers,â€™â€? Hendren said. She said it would also be a great way for business owners to help get ready for the village bicentennial in 2013. DJI design committee head Elizabeth Schwartz will judge the businesses. Sheâ€™s a master gardener, but she said when choosing the winning business, sheâ€™ll mainly look to see how owners maintained their property. â€œI would be interested to seeing, one, how excited they got and, two, keeping their pots pretty and sprucing up the area outside and overall cleanliness and their excitement about downtown Johnstown,â€? Schwartz said. Her main concern is trying to get the business owners togeth-

er and show enthusiasm for the contest. â€œWe really want to revitalize downtown and we want to get the businesses excited about their businesses,â€? Schwartz said. â€œThis would be a really neat way for businesses to get excited about it and possibly get on board with keeping downtown clean and making it pretty.â€? Schwartz said DJI is applying for a matching state grant for streetscape projects to spruce up the area as well. â€œWeâ€™re really hoping Johnstown as we know it is getting better,â€? Schwartz said. Hendren said the contest is just one way residents will judge Johnstown. â€œWhen people come through to use the bike path or for many different reasons, they always notice towns and you judge a town by its cleanliness, flowers, flags hanging. I mean, it really makes a difference in how you judge a town,â€? Hendren said. Business owners interested in participating can call Schwartz for more information at 614-5656433 or have their property all spruced up by June 18. www.ThisWeekNEWS.com

May 29, 2011

prolong the pavement life and said the water line is needed because then â€œthereâ€™ll be hookups to the buildings from the rear. Right now they are out front. â€œWeâ€™re excited just to upgrade the infrastructure and make sure all the businesses have adequate water pressure because that line is old and does get filled in with sediment,â€? Lenner said. Lenner said heâ€™s optimistic about property owners donating their land. â€œA lot of people are complaining about the state of that alley and what the village can do,â€? he said, â€œso weâ€™re actually doing something and itâ€™s pretty exciting to upgrade the infrastructure.â€? Lenner said a tentative construction start date is scheduled at the end of June or early July. He said the contractor believes the $318,117 estimated project would also be done in 60 days instead of the allotted 90 days. ODOT has plans to start its construction along South Main Street on June 15. Lenner said he doesnâ€™t believe the two projects would cause any problems while being constructed simultaneously. www.ThisWeekNEWS.com

The Village of Johnstown Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a variance request to construct an accessory structure greater than 30% of the living area of the principle structure and located past the front of the principle structure at 271 Fairview Drive as required in Section 1171.03 of the zoning ordinance at their regular meeting Wednesday, June 1 at 6:30 p.m. at 599 S. Main Street. For more information contact:

Jim Lenner Village Manager â€˘ 740.967.3177 jlenner@villageofjohnstown.org

ThisWeek has more readersâ€Ś

PHILLIPS Continued from page A1 she attended as village manager. According to Phillips, she had personally paid a $150 fee to enter a golf tournament at the conference, but when it was canceled because of rain, the sponsor refunded fees via the credit cards used to pay for conference attendance. The result was that the village received $150 due to Phillips. In her explanation, Phillips said she discussed it with the village finance director and they agreed she would take a $150 cash advance on the village credit card to reimburse her for the personal expense. As to the reimbursement for international travel, Phillips said her employment contract specifically allowed for her participation and the village council had even recognized her for her work. â€œIt was not paid by the village or reimbursed by the village,â€? Phillips said. â€œMy employment contract specifically mentions that the village will support me in that and that Iâ€™m allowed to do that. There was no question about that through my entire employment with them. â€Ś It should never have been on the villageâ€™s books.â€? Phillips said it is common for civic leaders to participate in many different collaborations and she does not understand why this one would be challenged. â€œI think the challenge they put forth is that I had two jobs at one time and was getting paid for both of those jobs at the same time,â€? Phillips said. â€œBut that is certainly not the case. â€œIâ€™m not the only city manager in the United States doing this. There are dozens of us doing this,â€? she said. â€œPart of the reason it works, part of the reason we are able to help developing countries, is we donate time pro bono. Cities across the United States are donating their city managersâ€™ time, their engineersâ€™ time, whoeverâ€™s time, to these projects overseas.â€? Phillips said such volunteering

is not only routine, but promoted. â€œI would hope we all do volunteer work,â€? she said. â€œI did volunteer work for Hospice of Ohio while I was there and received mileage reimbursement. Nobody ever talked about that. To me, itâ€™s the same principle.â€? Village administrator Jim Lenner said the questions raised by the auditor are only questions, not determinations that anything was done improperly. He said the questions of whether there is any violation of duties and whether the village would pursue any recovery are in the hands of the village law director and the state attorney general, who are conferring on the auditorâ€™s report. â€œThe auditor is like, â€˜here are our findings, here you go,â€™ so itâ€™s up to us (to determine if there is any violation),â€? Lenner said.

Once upon a time You are invited to an

so advertisers get better results.

Open House

Readers who own their home

Honoring

Mrs. Vivian Dodson

ThisWeek SNP

June 2, 2011 Northridge High School Media Center 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

125,000

250,000

375,000

86,135 more ThisWeek readers are homeowners.

Mrs. Dodson celebrates her retirement from Northridge Local Schools after 20 years of service. All community members, friends, and family are welcome,

and former students.

Call (740) 888-6007 for advertising information

! SOURCE: 2010 Media Audit, a national research panel which is one of the standards used by media companies and national advertisers for objective, third-party reader information, used most often for print publications. For more information visit www.mediaaudit.com.

Curbside nfo:

for any home from any phone at any time

(614) 221-7400 Youâ€™re driving around when you pass what could be your dream home for sale â€“ and you want details now! Simply call Curbside InfoÂŽ at (614) 221-7400 from your cell phone, enter the street address and instantly receive all the real estate info you need, including price. Itâ€™s that easy and itâ€™s available only from Real Living HER. For more information contact your local Real Living HER associate.

Your One-Stop Stop

Garden Shop â€œIf you havenâ€™t been to Oakland Nurseries, you simply havenâ€™t been to a nursery!â€?

â€˘ Largest selection of roses in the midwest - scores of varieties! â€˘ Annuals & perennials â€˘ Complete gardening lines â€˘ Vegetables & culinary herbs â€˘ Exotic plants - indoor & outdoor varieties

â€˘ â€˘ â€˘ â€˘ â€˘ â€˘ â€˘

HERRealtors.com

Discover Oaklandâ€™s Values!

We have the LARGEST selection of plants in Central Ohio!

Fruit trees Shade & ornamental trees Flowering shrubs Evergreens Fertilizer, mulch, & seed Unique garden art Home dĂŠcor, Gifts & More

OAKLAND NURSERIES

500 OFF

with purchase of $40 or more

Visit our website at

www.oaklandnursery.com for online garden tips, the purchase of Oakland Gift Cards and more seasonal specials!

Since 1940

Expires 6- 1 -11. Valid on newsprint only. Not valid with other clipped savings, discounts or on prior purchases. Garden store sales only. Limit $5 off.

Columbus

Dublin

Delaware

New Albany

1156 Oakland Park Ave.

4261 W. Dublin-Granville Rd.

25 Kilbourne Rd.

5211 Johnstown Road

(East of I-71)

(Rt. 161 between Riverside & Sawmill)

(NW corner Rt. 36/37 & Kilbourne)

(Corner of Johnstown & Thompson Rd.)

614-268-3511

614-874-2400

740-369-5454

614-917-1020

All stores open daily! â€˘ Delivery service available www.oaklandnursery.com

CALL 614-268-3834 FOR OAKLAND LANDSCAPE DESIGN

ThisWeek Community Newspapers Johnstown Independent

May 29, 2011

Page A3

$ 100 Off for Beach Week!

BUSY. BUSY. BUSY. BUSY. BUSY.

Oceanfront Beach Homes & Condos. Best Selection, Service and Rates!

866-780-8219 Web Specials: NorthMyrtleBeachTravel.com

Faith and Fellowship

Tad Dodderer, Agent

Life insurance shouldn’t wait.

75 West Coshocton Johnstown, OH 43031 Bus: 740-967-4740 www.taddodderer.com

Even though life is busy, take a moment to reflect on what’s most important. For peace of mind, protect your family with State Farm® life insurance. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.®

CALL ME TODAY.

State Farm Life Insurance Company (Not licensed in MA, NY or WI) State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company (Licensed in NY and WI) Bloomington, IL 0901038

ThisWeek has more readers…

Honorary title conferred Johnstown American Legion Post 254 Commander Bruce Tolle (left) surprises Jim Conrad with a certificate and hat chevrons denoting the honorary title of “Post Sergeant Major” (PSGM). The title was conferred in recognition of Conrad’s extensive work “behind the scenes” in almost every activity of Post 254.

Cross Point Christian Church 10659 Johnstown Rd New Albany, OH 43054

Sunday Worship 11:00 am (614) 855-1093

www.mycrosspointchurch.org

SPORTS Continued from page A1 sufficient funds are 45 for football, 25 for soccer, 23 for volleyball and 12 for golf. Cross country would need a combined 24, or 12 each for the boys and girls teams. Cheerleading also would need 24 participants. “These numbers are approximate because if you have 47 football players and 23 soccer players, then it will average out. The fees won’t go to just one specific sport, but into one account for all of the sports,” Howard said. “And probably around Aug. 1 is when we will know which sports will have the funding. “In the past, parents could pay fees during the season, but we will have a meeting a week or so before (Aug. 1) to collect those to help us figure things out. Also, we are discussing reduced costs for multiple sports, but nothing has been finalized, and I don’t know if that will actually happen.” Howard said state law dictates that the school district had to write the check for extracurricular activities, but the athletics boosters would supply the money for those expenses.

“By state law, the board has to pay for the coaches and other expenses, so what happens is we will write them a check in the general fund for the coaches,” Howard said. “Since the coaches receive their checks from the board, then the district still will do the hiring, as in the past.” Howard said it was important to pay the coaches because of their time commitment and the financial support they also give their programs. “We still might lose some coaches, but I think it’s important to pay them,” he said. “Most coaches take the money they make and put it back into the program in some way, so that helps our costs. Also, you figure in the hours that coaches put in, most of them make at or below minimum wage, so it really is an investment in the kids.” Creston King, a member of the athletics boosters and an assistant baseball coach, said programs might have fundraisers to lessen the cost per sport. “I think it a sad situation, but it’s the situation we’re in,” King said. “I know some of our coaches are putting together programs and trying to get summer activi-

FAITH FELLOWSHIP KidsZone Activities 10:30am ties to defer the cost in some way. Worship Celebration 10:30am It’s a tough situation.” Northridge High School Auditorium 6066 Johnstown-Utica Rd, Howard said the boosters also BIBLE Believing Conwere open to donations from in- Johnstown. temporary Worship, Care Groups, dividuals and businesses to fund Children’s Ministries. Come as you specific sports, events or games, are! Faith offices: (740) 967-0148 24 S. Main St., Johnstown or as a general donation to athFaithOffices@aol.com letics. www.REAL-Faith.us Dan McLaughlin, Lead Pastor “We’re interested in business and/or individuals who can support or even something like announcing, ‘Tonight’s game or match is sponsored by whomevAdvertising Information er,’” he said. “Those costs of The Worship Directory is your games have not been set yet, but weekly listing for religious events in it’s something we’re working on.” your community. Weekly prices vary amount of space occupied and Howard said interested busi- by the the number of areas in which nesses or individuals can contact it appears. him during school hours at (740) We welcome information about your services, special holy days, informa967-6651. tive or inspirational programs. A meeting will be held at 7 p.m. For more information or to place Wednesday, June 1, in the high your worship directory listing please call 740-888-5003 or email school gym to discuss the subject classified@thisweeknews.com and answer questions. Proof deadline is Thursdays at 3pm for the following Thursday. “All the fall parents wanting to know more about the program and what we are doing should attend,” he said. “But also parents of athletes in winter and spring Please call (740) 888-5003 to list sports are welcome to attend and your event or service, or e-mail hopefully I will able to answer Classified@ThisWeekNews.com their questions then.”

shennen@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com

so advertisers get better results. Readers who spend $100+ weekly at the supermarket

ThisWeek SNP 100,000

200,000

300,000

89,662 more ThisWeek readers spend $100+ at the supermarket each week.

Call (740) 888-6007 for advertising information SOURCE: 2010 Media Audit, a national research panel which is one of the standards used by media companies and national advertisers for objective, third-party reader information, used most often for print publications. For more information visit www.mediaaudit.com.

Visit our website A locally owned network of 23 award-winning community newspapers. for breaking news.

tHe best heart attack

outcomes In tHe regIOn

only ohio state. We have the highest survival rate for heart attack in central Ohio. In fact, our outcomes are some of the best in the country. While the American Heart Association recommends treating heart attack patients within 90 minutes, our average is 56 minutes. So what do we do with the other 34 minutes? We discover the next lifesaving improvement in heart attack care. Faster. Most experienced. Best outcomes. Only Ohio State. Ohio State’s Ross Heart Hospital | medicalcenter.osu.edu/go/KnowTheSigns

* Survival rate data from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

ThisWeek Community Newspapers Johnstown Independent

Page A4

May 29, 2011

Perfect’s Specials It’s Grilling Season

Celebrate Memorial Day & Father’s Day Poppy purchase Bob Kane donates during the Johnstown American Legion Auxiliary’s annual “Poppy Drive.” Sally Conrad of Auxiliary Unit 254 accepts the donations as American Legion member Jack Walsh looks on. Poppies are made by veterans and all donations go to help veterans and their families.

Commentary and opinion

$7.00 $8.00 $2.99

per steak per steak

lb.

New York Strips Ribeye’s Fresh Gerber Chicken Breast

Custom processing local raise grain fed beef and hogs. Perfect’s BBQ Pork

MAR

(740) 967-2901 • www.PerfectsMeats.com

I was feeling fine. Then the mail came People often become depressed as they age, and I think I’m beginning to see why. Scientists no doubt are looking into this trend, and while I’m sure they’d be interested in my observations, I don’t know any of them personally. If I did, I’d shoot them an e-mail. Dear Scientists, (I’d say if I was put in touch with the right people), You want to know why people become depressed as they age? I’ll tell you why. People become depressed as they age because they start receiving mail like the tri-fold postcard I found in my mailbox the other day. “WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE” the postcard began. You might think that sounds promising, but in my experience, truly pleasant announcements are never made in uppercase letters. Top-tier colleges don’t start acceptance letters with “WH-O-OO-O-O-A!!! YOU’VE BEEN ACCEPTED TO YALE, BRO!!!” The corporate world doesn’t bellow out important job offers like hotdog sellers at the ball game: “YO! YOU’VE EMERGED AS OUR TOP CANDIDATE!” Probate lawyers don’t announce small bequests in great big type: “LISTEN UP!!! YOUR COUSIN DIED AND LEFT YOU $50 AND 16 AMERICAN BULLDOGS!” So anyhow. My postcard began, “WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE,” and then it went on: “You may qualify for the Funeral Advantage Program.” The Funeral Advantage Program. Meaning, I guess, not just a plain old funeral, but a funeral with advantages. Doesn’t that sound like a barrel of laughs. Never mind what I might have hoped I qualified for. A crate of Florida oranges, maybe. Membership in a joke-of-the-month club. A chance to base jump off that bridge in West Virginia. The Funeral Advantage Program wouldn’t have been on my list. Who opens the mail thinking, “I hope some funeral advantages are in here?” I don’t even know what a funeral advantage is, beyond the obvious advantage of its being somebody else’s funeral. Well, I should say I didn’t know what they were then. Now I know that one funeral advantage, at least, will pay my fami-

Just Thinking

Supporting Johnstown & our surrounding communities since 1946...

FECT’ R E

ly an insurance cash benefit of as much as $20,000 tax-free. Or, as this enthusiastic postcard puts it, TAX MARGO FREE. Wow z e r, BARTLETT right? Except for that one phrase: “in the event of your death.” Yes, no cash benefit for my family unless I die. This outfit might make the trade without a second thought, the way people trade two nickels for a dime, but I have a different perspective on the matter, and nothing expresses that perspective more succinctly than my own phrase, “unless I die.” Not “until I die,” you notice. “Until I die” leaves no room for luck or miracles, and who among us doesn’t leave room for those things, just in case? “Unless I die” suggests I may opt out of that directive. I haven’t decided yet. The postcard goes on: “THOUSANDS OF OHIO RESIDENTS have been accepted so far …” Is this intended to instill a feeling of urgency in those of us who haven’t signed up for funeral advantages yet? Are we supposed to think we need to hurry, lest all the spots be filled up like seats on a roller coaster? But wait! The coaster looked full, but a seat is available for me after all. I can climb right in and hold

on tight. What this is all about, I’ve managed to glean through narrowed eyes, are funeral expenses. Funerals cost a lot of money, see, but the families of those who qualify for this program, offered by a strangely anonymous group or organization, will receive as much as $20,000 to help out. (Not $20,000, please note. As much as. Big difference.) And those who return the postcard today, the text adds, also receive a helpful booklet titled “My Final Wishes.” “Currently, you may qualify even if you have a health condition,” the postcard says. That’s really nice of it, isn’t it – to pay my family money even if my death is preceded by a health condition? Of course, it does say “currently,” suggesting that this Nice Thing might be snatched away without warning. But no pressure! Incidentally, when I say this offer is from “a strangely anonymous group or organization,” I mean nowhere on the postcard is any hint of the sender. Why are these generous givers of 20,000 TAX FREE dollars so shy? Don’t be bashful, sillies! We all want to meet our new bestest friends, the people whose postcard headline is “Funeral Advantage Program Assists Seniors.” And people wonder why we’re depressed. E-mail Margo Bartlett at mbartlett@thisweeknews.com

ThisWeek

Community Newspapers

80 E. Coshocton St., Johnstown, OH 43031

America’s #1 On-Your-Lot Custom Home Builder. Established 1972.

675

per mo

nth

Johnstown Independent is printed on recycled paper.

Stella Scharf

Lee Cochran

Assignment Editor sscharf@thisweeknews.com

Sports Editor lcochran@thisweeknews.com

Kevin Shockey Advertising sales (740) 888-6024 kshockey@thisweeknews.com

Mailing address: P.O. Box 465, Johnstown, Ohio 43031 Phone: (740) 888-6100; Columbus line: (614) 855-2774 Fax: (614) 855-2857 E-mail: sscharf@thisweeknews.com Web page: http://www.ThisWeekNews.com Classifieds: (740) 888-5003 Classified e-mail: classified@thisweeknews.com

Advertising deadline: Noon Friday

News deadline: Noon Friday

Stephen Zonars General Manager

ThisWeek Johnstown Independent is published each Thursday by Consumer News Services, Inc., a subsidiary of the Dispatch Printing Company, P.O. Box 465, Johnstown, Ohio, 43031. A member of the Ohio Newspaper Association and Suburban Newspapers of America. Consumers News Services, Inc. reserves the right to reject, cancel or edit any advertisement at any time. If we make a substantive error in news coverage, we want to correct it. If you believe an error has been made, call the local office news number that appears in this box. CNS is not responsible for unsolicited photographs, manuscripts, press releases, etc.

Now Building in Central Ohio 8405 Pulsar Place Columbus, Ohio 43240

614-429-5607 www.americashomeplace.com

ThisWeek Community Newspapers Johnstown Independent

May 29, 2011

Sterling Theater

Summer series to raise funds for renovation By MICHAEL J. MAURER ThisWeek Community Newspapers

The Sterling Theater has announced its first summer movie series. The Pataskala theater will host one movie each month, in conjunction with the weekly farmers market, to provide weekend entertainment and raise funds for continuing renovation of the historic building. “We are hoping that people will be downtown anyway because of the farmers market,” said Nancy Butcher, owner of the Nutcracker Family restaurant, which is hosting and sponsoring the first movie, “Charlotte’s Web.” The premiere showing will be June 10 and will include outdoor activities beginning at 5 p.m., including a petting zoo, carnival games and pony rides. Butcher said movies also would be screened in July and August and possibly September. About 350 tickets are available at a cost of $5 each. The Nutcracker’s Steve Butcher said it has taken some work to

A closer look The premiere showing will be June 10 and will include outdoor activities beginning at 5 p.m., including a petting zoo, carnival games and pony rides.

be able to license movies for public showing. “In order to show a movie, you have to have a license and if you are a church or a school or a college, you can get these movies and show them for free or for a very low rental cost,” Butcher said. “If you actually have a theater, you have to have a different license and it is much more expensive. “Some movies you have to get through the studio directly. There are some movies that are really difficult to get. Disney is a great example. You can show a Disney movie out on the lawn during the summer months and not charge admission, but you can’t get a li-

cense to show it indoors at any time. “Warner Brothers is another one. It’s a 20-page contract. Our hope in the future is we can expand to ‘The Wizard of Oz,’‘Gone with the Wind,’all those old Warner Brothers movies. But until you have a license, you can’t even decide if you can afford to show the movies.” The theater screened “It’s a Wonderful Life” in the fall and on the Friday showing, it was obligated to pay 50 percent of ticket receipts. However, at the less attended Saturday showing, it had to pay a flat fee. “It is whatever is higher,” Butcher said. By having businesses sponsor the movie showing by paying the licensing fee, all ticket proceeds can be used toward theater operations and renovation, Butcher said. New audio equipment is being installed and new window blinds and professional repainting are all planned for the summer, at a cost exceeding $20,000. Funds also are being raised for new bathrooms and various re-

We Want Your Unwanted, Broken and Unused Jewelry Turn Your

Old Jewelry into

CA$H!

Receive an extra

pairs and upgrades, including “tuckpointing,” a term that refers to repairing mortar joints in masonry, and air conditioning and ventilation. The theater is also preparing an engineering study that will help control mandatory building upgrade costs, allowing the historic theater to adopt less costly alternatives to modern building code requirements. The theater was built and used as a city building, but it has had its ups and downs. “It has always been a city building since it was built as Pataskala Town Hall in 1916,” said Martha Tykodi, president of the West Licking Historical Society. “In my time growing up, in the 1930s and 1940s, it was the scene of movies every weekend, opened to the whole community and priced very cheaply.”

Page A5

Education

Event National Road sale begins June 1 The Ohio National Road Association will sponsor the sixth annual historic National Road Yard Sale June 1-5. Yard sales will take place along the National Road (U.S. Route 40) in Belmont, Guernsey, Muskingum, Licking, Franklin, Madison, Clark, Miami, Montgomery and Preble counties. ONRA members will be traveling the road to pass out information to shoppers. For more information, visit www.ohionationalroad.org or email mrunkel@clarkcountyohio.gov.

FIRST EVER VISIT!!!! 100 Laps for Touring Late Models See Stars Like: Brian Campbell Eddie Hoffman Jack Smith Cody Coughlin Danny Jackson Jimmy Carter & Many, Many MORE!!!

10%

Safety Village slated June 6-17 at Searfoss Johnstown’s Safety Village will be held at Searfoss Elementary June 6-17 for any child who will be entering kindergarten in the fall. Classes will be held 9 to 10:30 a.m., with a different lesson every day. The children will learn and practice all kinds of safety, from fire and crossing the street to water, guns and strangers. They will drive Big Wheels in a model village to practice what they learn about traffic. Thanks to the support of the American Legion, the cost is only $10 for all 10 days. For additional information and to register your child for the event, call Janice O’Connor at 967-2640.

Gary St. Amant Scott Hantz Johnny VanDoorn David Carter Mike Stacy Robbie Pyle

Ross Kenseth

(son of NASCAR Champ Matt)

Presented by M&M Head Service

above our everyday top dollar pricing for gold and silver! Must Present coupon.

Instant Payment • Locally Owned • Safe & Convenient

Gris

wold

Mil

ler

Dr. 62

Ave .

in St.

E Ma

Presented by PMN Insurance

227 B EAST Main St. (Rt. 62) New Albany, Ohio 43054

New Albany Fire station

161

Architect Glass

(Next to Della’s Hair Salon) 1/4 mile south of 161 bypass and Rt 62 exit

Presented by myusedmags.com

(614)306-1684 Open 6 days a week - Closed Sundays

You are invited to join us in welcoming Concord Crossing-East to the Community!

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS VISIT:

www.columbusspeedway.com

MANUFACTURING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM 19 COMPANY OPPORTUNITIES Arboris

Fabricated Products, LLC

Armor Source

Momentive

Arvin Meritor

Ohio Metal Technologies

Bayer Material Science

Owens Corning

Constar

Packaging Corporation of America

Dow Chemical Company

Polymera

Goodrich

Samuel Strapping

Harry & David

State Industrial

Hendrickson

The Boeing Company

Kaiser Aluminum

THK Manufacturing of America, Inc.

Classes will be held from 8:00 a.m. to Noon. • Since this is a Event, you will receive a red carpet welcome as we celebrate the Grand Opening of the Pool & Clubhouse • Lounge poolside and enjoy live Jimmy Buffet-style music • Stroll through this masterfully created Subdivision, tour the model homes and meet the Home Builders • Fun activities for the Children • Refreshments will be served • Saturday, June 4, 2011 from 1-4pm

Monday – Friday for seven weeks culminating in a National Manufacturing Certification. Classes will begin June 27th with $140 tuition (remainder paid by grant) paid by first class.

Orientation Sessions Monday, June 6, 2011 noon to 3:00 p.m. OR 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, June 13, 2011 noon to 3:00 p.m.

(740) 364-2333 There is a $20 Application FEE C-TEC is an equal opportunity education institution

ThisWeek Community Newspapers Johnstown Independent

Page A6

May 29, 2011

✔ cartowne.com ✔ cartowne.com ✔ cartowne.com ✔ cartowne.com ✔ cartowne.com ✔ cartowne.com ✔ cartowne.com ✔ cartowne.com ✔ cartowne.com ✔ cartowne.com ✔ cartowne.com ✔ cartowne.com ✔ cartowne.com ✔ cartowne.com ✔ cartowne.com ✔ cartowne.com ✔ cartowne.com ✔ cartowne.com ✔ cartowne.com ✔ cartowne.com

Saturday Service NOW OPEN 9AM-3PM Express Lube, no appointment necessary!

WWW.CARTOWNE.COM

DON’T BE FOOLED! YOUR BEST DEALS ARE IN DELAWARE AT CARRIAGE TOWNE! 2011 CHRYSLER 200 TOURING

2011 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT

Media Center, 3.6L V6, Cloth

Popular equipment group, V6, Colth, 4x4

MEMORIAL DAY SPECIAL EXTRA $1,000 REBATE!

#J11037

2011 DODGE JOURNEY MAINSTREET

2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN CREW

3rd, Row seating, Popular equipment group, 3.6L V6

Nav, Power Liftgate, Cloth, 3.6L V6

#C11013

#D11053

#D11054

LEASE PAYMENTS INCLUDE TAX!

MSRP ........................................................$24,385 Rebate.......................................................... -$750 Lease Bonus Cash..................................... -$1,750 GL Bonus Cash .......................................... -$1,000 CT Discount............................................... -$1,040

MSRP ........................................................$26,605 Rebate....................................................... -$3,000 Lease Bonus ............................................... -2,000 CT Discount.................................................. -$811

MSRP ........................................................$27,285 Rebate.......................................................... -$750 Bonus Cash............................................... -$1,000 Lease Bonus ............................................. -$2,000 CT Discount............................................... -$1,205

Your Price

19,845

$228/mo

20,794

$294/mo

36 month lease = with $2,320 out of pocket!

36 month lease = with $2,376 out of pocket!

2011 JEEP PATRIOT LATITUDE X 4X4

LEASE PAYMENTS INCLUDE TAX!

22,330

$296/mo

36 month lease = with $2,376 out of pocket!

2011 CHRYSLER 2011 JEEP GRAND TOWN & COUNTRY CHEROKEE LAREDO TOURING

Leather, Sun & Sound Group, Media Center

Nav, Stow-n-go, Cloth, Flex Fuel

#J11124

MEMORIAL DAY SPECIAL EXTRA $1,000 REBATE!

V6, Cloth, 4x4

#C11029

MSRP ........................................................$30,945 Rebate....................................................... -$2,000 CT Discount............................................... -$1,618

Your Price $27,327 0% FOR UP TO 60 MONTHS AVAILABLE IN LIEU OF REBATE.

2011 DODGE DURANGO CREW AWD

MEMORIAL DAY SPECIAL EXTRA $1,000 Trailer Tow, Sunroof, REBATE! Cloth, 3.6L V6

#D11034

#J11080

LEASE PAYMENTS INCLUDE TAX!

MSRP ........................................................$28,625 Rebate....................................................... -$1,000 Lease Bonus ................................................ -$500 CT Discount.................................................. -$966

MSRP ........................................................$30,590 Rebate.......................................................... -$750 Lease Bonus Cash..................................... -$2,000 CT Discount............................................... -$1,490

MSRP ........................................................$33,220 CT Discount............................................... -$2,901

MSRP ........................................................$37,590 Lease Bonus ............................................. -$1,250 CT Discount............................................... -$2,036

Your Price

26,159

$367/mo

36 month lease = with $2,448 out of pocket!

26,350

$319/mo

36 month lease = with $2,380 out of pocket!

30,319

$382/mo

36 month lease = with $2,462 out of pocket!

LEASE PAYMENTS INCLUDE TAX!

34,304

$429/mo

36 month lease = with $2,510 out of pocket!

Your price plus applicable tax and title fees. Lease payments include taxes at 6.75%. Residency restrictions may apply. Lease payments require approved credit and are for 10,000 miles/year. Mileage penalty is $0.20 mile over 10,000 miles/year. All rebates to dealer. See dealer for full details.

ALL 2010’S MUST GO BY MAY 31 ! 2010 DODGE CHALLENGER SE

2010 DODGE CHALLENGER RT

2010 DODGE CHALLENGER SE RALLYE

2 TO CHOOSE FROM!

MSRP ..................................................$25,235

Your $ Price

#D10253

21,487

MSRP ..................................................$38,500

Your $ Price

#D10222

33,723

MSRP ..................................................$29,335 #D10223 #D10214

Your $ Price

24,955

All pricing plus applicable tax and title fees. Pricing shown not compatible with special APR. All rebates to dealer. See dealer for full details.

CHECK OUT OUR WIDE SELECTION OF INVENTORY AT WWW.CARTOWNE.COM 1-800-222-9289 • 740-369-9611

DELAWARE ROUTE 23 & 315

www.cartowne.com Mon.-Thurs. 9-8, Fri. 9-7, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 12-5

OPEN LATE FRIDAY & SATURDAY 9-8 OPEN MEMORIAL DAY 11-4

✔ cartowne.com ✔ cartowne.com ✔ cartowne.com ✔ cartowne.com ✔ cartowne.com ✔ cartowne.com ✔ cartowne.com ✔ cartowne.com ✔ cartowne.com ✔ cartowne.com

ThisWeek Community Newspapers Johnstown Independent

May 29, 2011

Page B1

Sponsored by:

CALL 740-888-6054

WEB www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com

FAX 740-888-6006

Commentary

Hartley girls aim for state team title Last weekend’s high school regional track and field meets were the final step to reaching a major goal for many athletes in central Ohio, which is qualifying for the state meet on Friday, June 3, and Saturday, June 4, in Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium at Ohio State. The thrill of running, jumpLARRY ing, vaulting or throwing in LARSON the final event of the prep sports year is worth every second of preparation for most competitors. For three seniors at Hartley, the state meet represents not only another chance to win individual titles, but to recapture the Division II team championship. Aisha Cavin and Maya Pedersen were members of the Hartley team that finished third in Division II when they were freshmen and the team that won the Division II state title a year later. Chelsea Scott joined Cavin and Pedersen last year and helped the Hawks finish second to Cleveland Collinwood. Now, the girls are determined to make their last high school meet memorable. “I think the state championship meet is nerve-wracking for us because we are Hartley and know what is expected of us,” Pedersen said. “We are a legacy in high school girls track and always will be, so it’s our responsibility to our school to move our performances up a notch.” Scott agreed with her teammate. “This final meet is a chance to showcase our talents and show everyone that we are still on top, and running in this meet is really fun and exciting,” she said. Cavin, who won last year’s state title in the 400 meters, said, “This meet is different for us because of what it means for our school and that makes it all the better.” Looking ahead to what they face at state, Scott said it won’t be easy for the Hawks to win the title. “We have to be better this year than we were a year ago,” she said. “There are some outstanding teams out there including our neighbor, Eastmoor, who will challenge us, so we have to keep honest and work hard.” Pedersen said she, Cavin and Scott must lead the way. “The three of us have to set the example all day for our underclassmen, who will have to produce for us to win the team title,” Pedersen said. “Our confidence has to remain high and we have to use our ability to the fullest.” Cavin had a different outlook on her final high school competition. “I know it will be as exciting as ever and I wouldn’t change anything at all that happened over the past three years, but it will have a bit of sadness knowing this is the last time we will be to-

By Tim Norman/ThisWeek

Johnstown-Monroe second baseman Derek Hastings tags out Heath’s Adam Jenkins at second base on a pickoff throw from catcher Matt Smith during the Johnnies’ 7-2 loss in a Division III district final May 22 at Dublin Coffman.

Johnstown-Monroe Roundup

Four athletes, relay make regional By SCOTT HENNEN ThisWeek Community Newspapers

The goal of postseason track and field is to place in the top four and advance to the next week. Johnstown-Monroe High School junior distance runners Stephanie Loshbough and Meghan Schulze were trying to do that on May 28 on the final day of the Division II girls regional meet in Dayton’s Welcome Stadium. Schulze finished second in the 1,600 meters (5 minutes, 14.99 seconds) on May 21 in the district meet at Hamilton Township, and Loshbough was fourth in the 3,200 (11:54.61). The top four in each event at district moved on to regional. The top four in each event at regional advanced to the state meet, which will be held Friday and Saturday, June 3-4, at Ohio State. “I thought they competed very well and they lived to fight another day,” coach Brad Orr said. “The goal (at district) was to get to (regional) and our goal there is to get to next week. That’s

By Tim Norman/ThisWeek

Daniel Allmendinger (left), Hunter Cecil, Harrison Johnson and Andrew Pizzurro show their disappointment as they walk off the field following the loss to Heath.

what it’s all about.” Kendall Colvin competed in the high jump on May 26, the first day of regional competition. The sophomore finished in a four-way tie for eighth with an effort of 4 feet, 10 inches. She had won district with an ef-

fort of 5-2. “There was a little standing water in the high jump area, but the conditions didn’t have an effect,” Orr said. “It was the same for everyone.” The 3,200 relay of Katrina Cartwright, Loshbough, Schulze

and Jessica Turner also competed at regional on May 26 and finished 10th (10:14.13). The relay finished fourth at district in 10:15.03. The Johnnies finished ninth (34 points) of 26 teams at district behind champion Hartley (111).

The boys team had one Division II regional qualifier in pole vaulter Austin Chilcote. He failed to clear the opening height of 11-0 on May 26 in Dayton. At district, Chilcote finished fourth (10-0). Johnstown finished 14th (6.5) in the 14-team district 2 boys meet at Hamilton Township behind champion Eastmoor Academy (131). •The girls basketball program has a new leader who is a familiar face. Carl Dufford has taught government, economics and geography at the high school since 1978 and has coached basketball at various levels. Dufford, who replaces Connie Allen, was the boys basketball coach from 1988-94. He also was the girls varsity assistant under Debbie Seibel from 2000-04 and has been the eighth-grade girls coach the last three seasons. “Carl is not only a great teacher, but is also a great person and we are very fortunate as a school district to have someone of his stature who wants to See JOHNNIES, page B2

Northridge Roundup

Shank adjusting to regional atmosphere By SCOTT HENNEN ThisWeek Community Newspapers

As a four-time qualifier for the Division II regional girls track and field meet, Northridge High School senior Dana VanDervort offered advice to teammate Hannah Shank. “It’s exciting to make it to regional, but I really don’t know what to expect,” said Shank, a sophomore. “Dana has been telling me that it’s just another meet that happens to be in a big place. (Dayton’s Welcome Stadium) is a big place.” Shank qualified for the regional, which was held May 26 and 28, by finishing third in the 300-meter hurdles (47.94 seconds) in the district meet at Hamilton Township, which concluded See LARSON, page B2 May 21. She qualified for the regional

final by placing sixth (48.41) in the preliminaries on May 26. Also qualifying for a regional in Lexington was Michael Derringer, who finished second in the 3,200 (10:43.44) in the boys Division II, district 1 meet. The top four in each district event advanced to regional, where the top four in each event qualified for state Friday and Saturday, June 3-4, at Ohio State. VanDervort qualified for regional by finishing second at district in the long jump with an effort of 16 feet, 6 1/2 inches. Last season, VanDervort was the only regional qualifier for the girls team. She finished ninth in the preliminaries of the 200 (26.69), missing the last qualifying spot for the finals by .05 of a second. “It’s going to be different,” VanDer-

vort said of competing at regional in the long jump. “When you run the 200 and you get down in your blocks it feels like the whole stadium is watching everything you do. When you’re in the long jump, you’re kind of off to the side. That’s a little easier.” The district long-jump competition was held May 28. VanDervort missed qualifying for regional in the 200 by placing seventh (27.14) at district. The weather went from the low 50s in the preliminaries to muggy and the lower 80s on the day of the final. “I hate running in the hot weather,” VanDervort said. “I feel like my lungs are contracting. It can be tough to get air.” The Vikings finished 11th (22.5

points) in the 26-team girls district meet behind champion Hartley (111). “The district was pretty intense,” VanDervort said. “We had some really good girls in our district.” Derringer was making his third regional appearance. Last season, he was the lone regional qualifier for the boys team and finished 13th in the 3,200 (11:08.67) at Dayton. Coach Mike Dudgeon said Derringer had a plan at district and stuck with it. “Michael ran a 5:02 in his first mile and then he just tried to hang on in the second,” Dudgeon said. “He wanted to go out hard and have a good first mile and see what he could do. “He finished second and held off some See VIKINGS, page B2

Open a Student Checking account for a chance to win a $10,000 scholarship. Stop by your local Banking Center or go to 53.com/students to get started.

No purchase necessary. Account opening is not required to enter drawing. For official rules, visit 53.com/students. $50 minimum deposit is required to open an account. Accounts closed within 180 days of opening will be charged $25. Return checks and overdraft fees apply to all checking accounts. Fifth Third Bank, Member FDIC.

ThisWeek Community Newspapers Johnstown Independent

Page B2

Online coverage, updated daily at

May 29, 2011

JOHNNIES gram,” Richards said. “They set the tone for kids coming up and brought Johnstown back on the map in the district.” Smith, who was first-team all-district, leads a group of seven starters expected to return. The others are juniors Baughman (OF), Cecil (3B/P), Hastings (2B) and Harley O’Flaherty (1B/P) and sophomore outfielder Sammons. Others expected back are juniors Justin Campbell (utility) and Connor Rehl (OF) and sophomores Daniel Allmendinger (INF/OF), Andy Richardson (OF) and Nicky Richardson (OF). The Johnnies have two freshmen in Harrison Johnson (C/DH) and Josh Kirkpatrick (LHP). “We expect to have everyone back except the three seniors, and we have some pretty good players from a j.v. team that finished 10-3,” Richards said. “It should be pretty exciting.” •The boys lacrosse team finished 0-11 overall, losing to Wellington 15-2 in a Division II Central Region tournament play-in game. The Johnnies scored 24 goals and gave up 194. Their best output came in a 17-5 loss to Sylvania Southview on May 7. Seniors for Johnstown include midfielder Jacob Dassylva, defender Alexander Gabriel, goaltender Justin Piper and midfielder Ian Sizemore. Junior midfielder Sam Merriman missed the season with a knee injury but is expected to be back next season. Also expected to return are sophomores Dakota Crawford (defense), Daniel Deeds (midfield), Ryan Eastwood (defense) and Nathan Rupp (midfield) as well as freshmen Logan Cox (defense), Spencer Darrough (midfield), Adam Fahner (midfield), Chandler Favill (midfield), Ryan Michael (attack), Dylan Mullen (midfield) and Garrett Wright (midfield). The Johnnies were coached by Tom Eckels, who completed his third season.

Continued from page B1

By Eric George/ThisWeek

Photo of the Week

WELCOME HOME — Allissa Turkovich of the Central Crossing softball team is greeted by her teammates at home plate after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning to propel the Comets to a 2-1 victory over Dresden Tri-Valley in a Division I district final May 21 at Pickerington Central.

Online Coverage POSTSEASON TIME It has been a soggy spring and cancellations have been the constant. Regardless, the postseason is taking place. Throughout the postseason, visit ThisWeekSPORTS.com for recaps of the district and regional championships as well as state-level competition. ThisWeek Newspapers may publish once a week, but ThisWeekSPORTS.com is your daily guide to central Ohio high school sports.

Top stories District Champs: Baseball and softball district finals occurred last weekend. Read all about how area teams earned those titles and what’s up next for DeSales, Gahanna, Grove City and Westerville Central in baseball and Central Crossing, DeSales and Gahanna in softball. State Tennis Preview: Central Ohio is no stranger to success at the state boys tennis tournament. Last year

central Ohio players swept the Division I and II state titles. Can they do it again? The Memorial Tournament Preview: ThisWeek has a comprehensive preview on everything you need to know about one of the PGA Tour’s most popular tournaments. For the second consecutive year, area high school golfers have provided hole-by-hole descriptions of the Muirfield Village Golf Club.

Union (67).

Note of the week Hilliard Davidson freshman Phillipie Motley won the 100 (11.23) and 200 (22.56), was the anchor for the firstplace 400 relay (43.01) and was the lead leg for the firstplace 1,600 relay (3:24.65) to score 40 points in leading the Wildcats to their first Division I district title.

Quotable

Mobile Web

“All I know is they gave us the runner-up trophy during the awards ceremony and no one has asked us to give it back yet. As of right now, we still finished as runner-up in the district.” — Grandview track and field coach Brian Schoch. At the conclusion of the Division III district meet May 21, the Grandview boys team was given the runner-up trophy even though Grandview placed third. Official results had the Bobcats third (66.5) of 31 teams, behind Columbus Academy (83.5) and runner-up Berne

Visit ThisWeekSPORTS.com on your smartphone. Just go to h t t p : / / m o b i l e . t h i s we e k sports.com. Sign up for News Alerts so when breaking news occurs, we’ll send alerts to your phone.

Friend us Log onto Facebook.com and search "ThisWeekSports" to become a fan.

LARSON Continued from page B1

Coach Richard Jones has been the architect for Hartley’s success. Pedersen said he deserves all the credit for what she and her teammates have achieved. “Coach Jones is Hartley. He has shaped every one of us into who we are as runners,” she said. “The mental attitude and the confident mindset we have is all due to him. He has made me a better runner and, more important, a better person.” Describing what it will take to win the Division II state title, Cavin said the Hawks can’t let down. “The thing that comes into to my mind first is that we need to turn into superheroes at the state meet,” she said. “We need to be proud of the ‘H’ that we wear on our uniforms and use the power we have to run well and capture our dreams.” The Hartley trio of “superheroes” and their supporting cast have one weekend left to prove their point. I’ll see you at the state meet.

Sports briefs Johnstown-Monroe High School will hold basketball camps on June 13-16 for boys entering grades 3-6 (12:30 to 2:30 p.m.) and boys entering grades 7-8 (3 to 5 p.m.). For more information, contact Johnstown boys basketball coach Kevin Martin at jhsbasketball@gmail.com or (614) 517-3778.

Crew Juniors holding tryouts The Columbus Crew’s community affiliated youth soccer club, the Crew Juniors-Phoenix, is holding tryouts beginning May 31 for boys and girls ages 6 to 18. For more information, visit www.TheCrewYouth.com/Phoen ixCrewJuniors or call (614) 370-9485.

Diebler, Lighty to help direct camp Former Ohio State basketball players Jon Diebler and

VIKINGS Continued from page B1 kids closing in during the last 100 yards. He had a strategy, and it paid off for him.” Northridge finished 13th (11) of 14 teams in the district 1 meet behind champion Caledonia River Valley (104.5). •The softball team finished 15-2 overall, losing to River Valley on May 16 in a Division III district semifinal at Pickerington Central. The Vikings finished 12-1 in the MBC and won a second

Sports Shorts Paid Advertising

gether representing our school,” Cavin said. “So we need to make the most of it and I think we are ready for it, because other runners know who we are and it’s our job to get the best results.” Reflecting on their love for the sport and where it has taken them, the three Hawks standouts have slightly different views. “As a sprinter, track is really just about going out there and running as fast as you can and I love the thrill of it,” Calvin said. “There is a technical side and a mental side that are very important, but if you can keep your mind clear you can achieve many things.” “Track has opened my eyes to so many things and it makes you have strength inside and out,” Pedersen said. “Success comes from proving yourself and developing discipline in every aspect of the sport. I love the fact that it becomes mind over matter.” “I love the fact that you are surrounded with friends who have the same goals that I do,” Scott said. “No one is slacking off and when times are Larry Larson is a former athletics director at rough you go through them together. That is what Grandview High School. He can be heard as I will remember about this experience at Hartley.” “Mr. High School Sports” on WTVN 610 AM.

Basketball camps scheduled at JMHS

lead the program,” athletics director Mike Carter said. “He will not only teach the kids about basketball, but also about life. We’re excited about Carl taking a lead role in Johnstown athletics.” •The baseball team finished 15-9, losing to top-seeded Heath 7-2 in a Division III district final on May 22 at Dublin Coffman. “They just came out and outplayed us,” said coach Jason Richards, whose team was playing in its first district final since 2006. “There’s not much more you can say.” Junior Hunter Cecil doubled, singled and scored two runs and junior Taylor Baughman doubled, singled and drove in one. Sophomore Scott Sammons added an RBI single. In a district semifinal on May 21 at Dublin Jerome, a two-run home run by junior Matt Smith in the first inning and a three-run homer in the second by senior Andrew Pizzurro helped lift the Johnnies to a 7-4 win over seventh-seeded Liberty Union. Senior Brandon Mallett threw a five-hitter with four strikeouts, five walks and a hit batter. He also singled, stole a base and scored a run. “The (home) runs helped and the defense played great behind me with a couple of double plays,” Mallett said. “I had some trouble getting comfortable on the mound, but I just had to stay focused and let my defense pick me up.” Sammons singled twice and junior Derek Hastings drove in a run on a groundout. Johnstown went 9-5 in the MBC to finish third behind Fredericktown (12-1) and Utica (10-4) and ahead of Loudonville (7-6). Centerburg, East Knox and Northridge tied for fifth at 5-9 and Danville was last at 2-12. The Johnnies had three seniors in Mallett (P/1B), Chris McLain (CF) and Pizzurro (SS), who was honorable mention all-district. shennen@thisweeknews.com “They helped change the mentality of our pro- www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com

David Lighty will help direct the fourth annual Buckeye Stars Basketball Camp from 9 a.m. to noon July 27-29 at Worthington Kilbourne High School. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 7 to 18. For more information and registration, visit www.BuckeyeStars.com or call (888) 389-2267.

Ohio Wesleyan offering camps Ohio Wesleyan University is offering boys soccer camps, girls basketball camps and a girls volleyball camp. Soccer camps are scheduled for July 10-14 and July 25-29 for boys ages 8-14, and July 22-24 for boys entering grades 9-12. For more information, email Jay Martin at jamartin@owu.edu or visit http://owu.campchampsinc.com. A basketball camp for high school, travel or AAU girls teams (grades 9-12) is scheduled for June 26-28. An individual skills camp for girls entering grades 2-12 is scheduled for June 29. For more information, contact

Stacey Ungashick Reed at sjreed@owu.edu or (740) 3683986. A volleyball camp for girls entering grades 8-12 is scheduled for June 13-16. For more information, contact Cynthia Holliday at cchollid@owu.edu or (740) 368-3746.

Griffin to speak at charity camp Former Ohio State running back Archie Griffin will be the featured speaker at the annual Lauren’s First and Goal Football Camp on June 26 at Otterbein University. The camp is a fundraiser for Lauren’s First and Goal Foundation, which provides financial support for brain tumor research and families living with pediatric cancer. The one-day camp is open to student-athletes entering grades 9-12 this fall. Athletes will be divided into small groups to receive instruction in offensive and defensive skills from volunteer coaches. To register for the camp, visit www.LaurensFirstandGoal.org.

Sports Shorts Policy Sports Shorts are a one-of-a-kind guide to area sports-related events. Whether it’s a clinic, camp, league signups or other function, Sports Shorts is a great way to get the word out!

consecutive league title. The final league game was not made up with second-place Loudonville, which was 11-2 in the MBC. Northridge had three seniors in outfielder Jessica Simmons, catcher Chelsea Tietz and third baseman Shannon Woosley. “Jessica and Chelsea were four-year varsity players for us and all three of our seniors have meant so much to this team,” said coach Ralph Taylor, who completed his second season with the program. “They defi-

nitely will be difficult to replace.” Northridge is expected to return six starters in juniors Kara Barclay (SS), Kayla Davison (2B), Sarah Grindle (OF) and Kimber Hazlett (P) as well as sophomores Kassi Davison (1B) and Taylor Mann (OF). Sophomore outfielder/catcher Taylor Kelly and freshman outfielder Courtney Mann also played varsity. shennen@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com

What would you ask Taylor? Country sensation Taylor Swift answers reader questions.

For more info or to place your ad contact: Paul Krupa phone: 614-883-1914 Fax: 614-438-8159 Email pkrupa@thisweeknews.com Be sure to include your name, address & phone number where you can be reached. DEADLINES 11 a.m. Fri. for Thurs. Papers 11 a.m. Wed. for Sun. Papers (unless otherwise noted)

ThisWeek covers the news as it happens.

NEWARK AREA SOCCER Xtabi Tryouts for next year begin Tuesday May 31st Fall recreational registration begins Monday June 27 online Summer camps @ NASA for beginning, intermediate and advanced players - Bolton Wanderers: July 11 to 14th - Simon Davey: August 1 to 5th - Challenger: August 8 to 12th Referee License Class: August 8th, 9th & 13th

OH-0000678271

More information online www.newarkareasoccer.org NASA Office (740) 366-7033

ThisWeek Community Newspapers Johnstown Independent

May 29, 2011

Page B3

OPEN LATE til’ 8pm Fri 5/27 & Sat 5/28 • Open til’ 10pm Tues 5/31

Quality & Value of a higher

CALIBER. *Plus the safety & security of knowing every Caliber comes standard with supplemental side curtain, front & rear airbags CUT THE COUPON OUT AND BRING IT IN! $ WHY BUY FROM US________________?

(Take Your Pick)

A) 1 year with a free oil changes w/ any new car purchase B) Free interior fabric/leather treatment w/ any new car purchase C) $500 Bob Caldwell VIP/Loyalty Card w/ any new car purchase D) $100 Gas Card w/ any new car purchase

E) $100 Menards Superstore Gift Card (WE ARE LOCATED RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE NEW MENARDS SUPERSTORE) F) Mopar Survival Kit valued at over $200 Coupon must be presented at time of sale. Expires 5/31/11.

Bob Caldwell’s Dodge Caliber... The New Dixie Chopper XCaliber

The New Remington .45 Caliber

Travels at 10 MPH Up to 9 Acres an Hour

Travels at 800-1,100 feet per second

REALLY MOVES at $15,888!

In Addition...0% Financing up to 60 mos or 1.9% up to 72 mos available on all New Calibers! VALUE

2011 Dodge Caliber Express

32 HWY MPG

Payment as low as

$259/mo on a buy, not lease

Great on gas (32 Highway MPG), remote keyless entry, cruise control, all power, air. Very nicely equipped. Stock #211191

MSRP - $17,955 Bob Caldwell Discounts and Rebates - (-$2,067)

Sale Price -

$15,888

+Tax & Fees

VALUE PLUS

2011 Dodge Caliber Mainstreet 27 HWY MPG

Payment as low as

$279/mo on a buy, not lease

Nicely equipped like the Caliber Express, but adds auto transmission, 17” Wheels & Fog Lights. Stock #211278

MSRP - $18,870 Bob Caldwell Discounts and Rebates - (-$2,393)

Sale Price - $16,477

+Tax & Fees

SUPER VALUE

2011 Dodge Caliber Rush Absolutely loaded. Has all the options including a 2.4 High Output engine and 18” upgraded wheels Stock #211185

29 HWY MPG

Payment as low as

$299/mo on a buy, not lease

MSRP - $21,580 Bob Caldwell Discounts and Rebates - (-$2,547)

Sale Price - $19,033

+Tax & Fees

All discounts may include rebates. All rebates to dealer. Payments based on 2.99% APR thru Chrysler Financial for 72 mos. with approved Credit. 0% for 60 mos or 1.9% for 72 mos options in lieu of rebates. All Sales Expire 5/31/11

Bob Caldwell CHRYSLER / JEEP / DODGE / RAM 1888 Morse Rd • Columbus, OH 43229 • 888-392-4842 Bring in any d a rs to ti compe and we will beat it! Mon-Thu 9am-8pm • Fri-Sat 9am-6pm • Every Sun 12pm - 5pm

We are located across from the new Menards Superstore on Morse Rd!

www.caldwellchrysler.com

ThisWeek Community Newspapers Johnstown Independent

Page B4

Financial finesse

Home sales

Events

Be prepared by getting pre-approved Despite countless stories about the troubles in the housing market, there are many options available. That said, the first step in determining whether or not to shop for that new home is to discuss your financial situation with a trusted mortgage professional and get pre-approved. A pre-approval is one of two common processes prospective homebuyers engage in before making an offer on a home; prequalification is the other. Both allow customers to begin the buying process with a good idea of what they can afford, but there are clear advantages to going one step beyond pre-qualification to get pre-approved. Pre-qualification uses a homebuyer’s financial information — income, debts and other monthly obligations, such as child support payments — to determine a buyer’s debt ratio. Depending

May 29, 2011

on how much or how little is available for a down payment, this process helps to determine the size mortBRIAN gage the BURSTEIN buyer can afford and the type of mortgage that best meets the buyer’s needs. Pre-approval takes the approval process to the end — almost. Only a few items remain outstanding, such as an appraisal of the property and confirmation the buyer will have whatever cash is needed for the closing. For a comparatively small fee — usually about $50 — lenders will work through the steps necessary to receive a mortgage. Buyers who get pre-approved

know exactly which financial guidelines they are working within. The pre-approved buyer has the lender’s approval for a specific mortgage amount. Lenders and real estate agents sometimes say pre-approval is the “same as cash,” which can often be an advantage in beating out other buyers. Searching for the right home, arranging a comfortable mortgage and closing the deal can be a challenging process. So doing a little legwork up front by becoming pre-approved can make the other challenges a whole lot easier.

Works seeks Civil War art The Works: Museum of History, Art & Technology is looking for artists with Civil War-themed, three-dimensional, ready-to-hang artwork. Selected pieces will be displayed Nov. 4 through Jan. 8, 2012, in The Works’Main Art Gallery during the “Art of War” exhibit. The exhibit will be a compilation of multi-media art created by various artists. Artists should submit three to five jpg images to Lyn LoganGrimes, art coordinator, at Lyn.Logan-Grimes@attheworks.org by Friday, Aug. 12.

Brian Burstein is an area sales Summer camp set manager with Fifth Third Bank Mortgage. He welcomes the op- at Western Branch portunity to take your comments The YMCA Western Branch and questions. Please feel free to has announced its summer day contact him at 614-932-5473 or camp 2011 schedule. Brian.Burstein@53.com. Camp runs from June 6 through Aug. 12.

Children ages 5-12 and teenagers ages 13-16 may attend camp, based at Beechwood Trails Pool and Park, 248 Needles Drive in Pataskala. Each week of camp has a theme. For example, Ooey Gooey Science Week is June 13-17. The “Bug Lady” will visit, and campers will conduct various science experiments, such as making flubber, play dough and bug juice. During Olympic Week, July 1115, campers will engage in friendly competitions involving kickball, track and field events, egg tosses, pudding relays and others. Campers will take a field trip to the Newark YMCA to compete in the Olympic Games. “Sports of All Sorts Week” is Aug. 25-29. Campers will have the chance to join in a variety of activities, including handball, basketball, castle ball, whiffle ball, capture the flag and others. To register or for more information, call (740) 964-6522 or visit www.lcfymca.org/wb.

Johnstown 16 Glencliff Place, 43031, Devin C. Roush and Sharneam Roush, $170,000.

Heath 1045 Forest Hills Rd, 43056, Jace R. Maybury, $110,000.

Hebron 2211 Forest Ridge Dr, 43025, Laura A. Beard, $131,000.

Pataskala 117 Hidden Hills Dr, 43062, Shea E. Sohovich, $310,000. 13284 Havens Corners RdSW, 43062, Gerald R. Clark, $260,000. 13212 Havens Corners Rd SW, 43062, Harold K. Aspery Jr. and Marceda Aspery, $218,900. 11073 Reussuer Rd, 43062, Mark E. Stokes and Kendra A. Stokes, $183,500. Check out recent home sales in other central Ohio neighborhoods at www.ThisWeekNews.com. Click on Recent Home Sales.

Licking County Health Department Farmers’ Market set for Thursdays

tion and sexual health clinics will June 7. For more information, take appointments until 6:30 p.m. visit www.lickingcohealth.org or Extended Tuesday hours begin call (740) 349-6535.

The Licking County Health Department will begin hosting a farmers’market from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at 675 Price Road. The market will continue each Thursday through Sept. 29. There will be no fee for farmers to participate. For more information, call 3496535.

Health Department to expand hours The Licking County Health Department has expanded its Tuesday evening hours. The Vital Statistics Office will be open until 7 p.m. to allow residents to obtain birth and death certificates and apply for environmental health permits and licenses beyond the department’s traditional hours. The department’s immuniza-

Book your GARAGE SALE today! Call your ad in:

ATTENTION LAWN CARE EXPERTS Our readers are looking for you. To get their jobs, call us at (740) 888-5003.

Place ad online:

25 19 $

IN 4 COMMUNITIES OF YOUR CHOICE 5-line ad to grab shoppers’ attention

Flat rate. Non-commercial advertisers only. Add lines or communities for a nominal charge.

(740) 888-5003 local call TOLL FREE (866) 790-4502

Hurry and we’ll guarantee results!

(866) 790-4502 Automotive

Your free online classifieds

HELP WANTED GENERAL

Announcements Attend College Online from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Paralegal, *Computers, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. Call 800-488-0386 www.CenturaOnline.com

America’s #1 Dealer Our Dealership is Growing! RV TECHNICIAN FT available. RV experi ence /certification are required. Pay based on experience.

CA$H at Your Door for unwanted or junk cars, trucks and vans. (Free tow) Call (614)444-RIDE (7433)

WE BUY CARS All makes & models. FREE APPRAISALS " 614-891-6424 " ColumbusCarBuyers.com

Find what you re looking for in the ThisWeek Community Newspaper Classifieds!

Employment

SERVICE MANAGER F/T position. Previous RV Management preferred. Must have excellent com munication and excellent organizational skills. Com petitive pay. SALES MANAGER A fantastic opportunity for an exceptional long-term Sales Manager career! If you’re energetic, selfmotivated, have a positive attitude and managerial ex perience, then apply now. Package includes: profit sharing, 401k, and health care. Please call for appt.: Jim Leep, General Manager Tom Raper RVs 1305 US HWY 42 NE London, OH 43140 614-879-9800

Medical Management Careers start here- Get Connected Online. Attend college on your own time. Job Placement Assiscance. Computer Available. Financial Aid if qualified. Call 800-482-3316 www.CenturaOnline.com

Instruction

Merchandise

(740) 888-5003

Visit us online at ThisWeekNews.com

LEGAL NOTICES

Monroe Township Trustees will be accepting bids for tar & chipping. The list of roads and bid specs can be obtained from the Township Fiscal Officer by contacting the Fiscal Officer at 740-404-0531. The bids need to be sent to 9444 Woodhaven Road, Johnstown, Ohio 43031 by July 15, 2011 no later than 6:00 pm. Bids will be open, read and award on July 15, 2011 at the regular schedule meeting. Job to be completed by September 30, 2011. Monroe Township has the right to reject any and all bids.

White Pine Trees. dug & burlapped and ready for pick-up. 19-6ft ($49.ea), 5-5ft ($42.ea), 5-4ft (36.ea) all for $1200 or will seperate. (740) 342-3865

Advertise your product or service nationwide or by region in over 10 million households in North America’s best suburbs! Place your classified ad in over 750 suburban news papers just like this one. Call Classified Avenue at 888-486-2466 or go to www.classifiedavenue.net Bergamonte- The Natural Way To Improve Your Glu cose, Cholesterol & Cardi ovascular Health! Call to day to find out how to get a free bottle with your order.! 888-470-5390 To place an ad for your bazaar or seasonal event call (740) 888-5003 (local call)

Earn $1000 a week Mailing Brochures from Home. Free Supplies! Guaranteed Income! No experience required. Start Today! www.thehomemailer.com Order Dish Network today. As low as $24.99 /mo. Save $600, get a FREE HD DVR, and get FREE HD for life. New Customers Only 800-602-9850

THREE REPO’D STEEL BUILDINGS $$ SAVE THOUSANDS $$ Selling for balance owed. Ready to ship immediately! 20x24, 30x50, Ask about additional savings. Call Now 1-866-352-0469 DAYCARE PROVIDERS & PRESCHOOLS

Take advantage of our great childcare rates! (740) 888-5003

Large Multi Family Garage, Yard Sale! Fri-Sun, 5/275/29, 9-5. 8088 Sadie Thomas Rd., Johnstown. Children’s clthg, toys, HH, tools, sports cards, collectibles, much more!

Commercial PT, FT. All shifts avail. M-F, wkends. Good pay! 614-734-1400

BUILD NEW BUSINESS! 2740157 00-00-04

This Week’s Crossword Solution

Not sure what to put in an ad? Ask one of our experts!

JOHN DEERE RIDING MOWER - with cart, exc cond, LA120 automatic, 100 series, 21 hp, low hours, 42-inch cut. Asking $1800. 614-477-7443

Monroe Township Trustees Joseph Robertson, Jack Hatten, Troy Hendren Monroe Township Fiscal officer Debra Farley AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Avia tion Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualifiedHousing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Mainte nance (877)818-0783

CLEANING HELP WANTED GENERAL

DONATE YOUR VEHICLE Receive $1000 GROCERY COUPON. UNITED BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION. Free Mammograms, Breast Cancer Info www.ubcf.info FREE Towing, Tax Deductible, Non-Runners Accepted. 1- 877-632-GIFT

Pataskala Garage Sale 5440 Courter Rd. on cor ner of Courter and Colum bia. Fri. & Sat. June 3 & 4, 9a-5p. Longaberger bas kets & lots of misc.

Advertise in Call the Experts

Book your GARAGE SALE today! Call your ad in:

Place ad online:

25 19

$ Take advantage of these great rates! 5 LINE ADS Readers reached 70,854 115,945 326,067

Cost $26 $44 $7314

Call ing about sav re! o m n e ev

Call (740) 888-5003 today!

IN 4 COMMUNITIES OF YOUR CHOICE 5-line ad to grab shoppers’ attention

Flat rate. Non-commercial advertisers only. Add lines or communities for a nominal charge.

(740) 888-5003 local call TOLL FREE (866) 790-4502

ThisWeek Community Newspapers Johnstown Independent

May 29, 2011

BOXER PUPPIES, AKC 1 White Female w/brindle eye patch, $350 2 White Males, $300 each 2 Fawn Males, $300 each Must see to appreciate! Flashy! 614-419-2810

What happens when you use

BOLD TYPE? Bold type attracts attention. Use it to make your ad STAND OUT.

STUDIO APARTMENTS

GAHANNA~EASTON AREA Walking Distance to Limited/Express Certified Real Estate Appraisers. Established multi-state firm Seeks Residential and Commercial Appraisers Employee opportunities available w/benefits Email resume’ and sample report to: recruiting@live.com

All Electric Full Bath Central Air Private Entrance Ask About Our Specials

CALL Border Collie PUPS 6 males; 6 females blk & wht & blue Merles, $300-$350 740-927-1701 or 614-325-2590

Wellington Way Apartments Each unit includes:

NOTICE

(740) 888-5003 and tell your customer service representative to use bold in your ad!

614.475.8002

Visit us online at ThisWeekNews.com

Sign-ups • Leagues • Clinics • Camps

ThisWeek’s Sports Shorts is your COMMUNITY MVP! Guarantee placement of your event in the sports section by calling Paul Krupa (740) 888-5000 (local call)

26 27 28 29 30 32 33 43 44 45 46 49 50 55 56 57 58 59 62 63 68 69 71 72 74 75 77 78 83 87 88 89 90 91 92 97 100 101 102 104

ACROSS Missouri range Very friendly with Legitimate Incisor neighbor Lost it His team has an orange-and-black logo Important meeting for Domingo and colleagues? Cabin fever, e.g. Salon supply “Hmm ...” Glom Hesitant sounds A long time Pulpit tirade? Like a hawk’s perspective __ agreement Recipe amount Carides of “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” Scottish psychiatrist R.D. __ Sale of swampland? Windows predecessor Sharp sensation Transfix “... __ mention ...” Ornamented, as curtains Sharpness Disloyal union member? Half of vingt “Babe,” e.g.? “Anchorman” producer Judd Place for a large E Wine grape Tournament break Part of a roof Boundary Really conservative Conservatives? Welsh breed 2010 Mark Twain Prize winner Diving seabird Didn’t spoil Meaningful interval Comment about a recently razed vacation complex? Region on the South China Sea Lunch letters Looney Tunes animator Avery Might well Plymouth passenger carrier

109 Self-congratulatory cries 114 Maine travel agency’s come-on? 117 Online memos 118 Microsoft reference 119 Italian desserts 120 Out of fashion 121 Tough teammate to handle 122 Obeyed a canine command 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 24 25 29 31 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 46 47 48 50 51 52 53 54 59 60 61 62 63

DOWN Prefix with -hedron Journalist Paula Rare blood type: Abbr. Cage components Work with needles Circ. part Hardly top-of-the-line Legal scholar Guinier Stimulus used in aversion therapy Puppeteer Tony Behold, to Brutus Prepare the factory Hold one’s __ Early movie mogul Gully Cybernetics pioneer Norbert 1981 Hepburn co-star Gastric woe Rude looks God in a chariot Rift Grey Cup sports org. Large-beaked talker Soothing application Green spans Requiring irrigation Chinese: Pref. They may put players out Poetic times Play genre Suffers from Some city lines Toll rd. Cuban base, familiarly Bury Torment Movie-rating org. Beer-making aid Magazine that began as a comic book Some refs. Build up Experian, formerly It’s made up Passage Player rep. __ luxury

SELL/RENT YOUR TIME SHARE FOR CASH!!! Our Guaranteed Services will Sell/ Rent Your Unused Timeshare for CASH! Over $95 Million Dollars offered in 2010! www.sellatimeshar e.com (800)640-6886

CHIMES TERRACE

Call Debbie at 740-967-0707 or stop by Mon-Fri 8AM-4:00PM 65 S. Williams St. Johnstown, OH 43031 TDD Relay 1-800-925-8689

DAYCARE PROVIDERS & PRESCHOOLS Take advantage of our great childcare rates! (740) 888-5003

740-548-7810 www.kirkhambuildingsystem.com

CLASSIFIEDS

LAND LIQUIDATION 20 Acres $0 Down, $99/mo. ONLY $12,900 Near Growing El Paso, Texas (2nd safest U.S. City) Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Money Back Guarantee FREE Color Brochure 800-755-8953

Affordable Senior Housing HUD Subsidized 1BR independent senior living for those 55+ yrs of age ∑ emergency call system ∑ controlled access ∑ library ∑ friendly, caring staff ∑ Service coordinator to assist in obtaining benefits ∑ Transportation to grocery store. A National Church Residences Community!

Sports Shorts

Page B5

Real Estate

Pets & Livestock

1 7 14 20 21 22

■

64 Make __ of money 65 Exchange, as words 66 Onetime Siouan natives 67 Campus military prog. 69 Smooth, in a way 70 Ticks off 72 Sniggler’s target 73 2010 earthquake site 75 Historic Kentucky county 76 Simple country type 78 Scores 90+ on 79 Satirist Sahl 80 Liveliness 81 Borodin prince 82 Uncluttered 84 Possess, to a Scot 85 Ring ruling 86 Poetic contraction 91 Photos 92 __-CD conversion: music collection updating system 93 Breeding ground 94 Bad way to come on 95 Visit overnight 96 Legend subject 97 Acted quietly? 98 “... world will live __”: “Imagine” 99 Bank 103 Facilitate an arrest, in a way 105 Oil acronym 106 “__ first ...” 107 Actress Singer 108 LCD flat panel displays have replaced many of them 109 Bush overshadower 110 Up to it 111 Like a Jekyll and Hyde personality 112 Comédie part 113 Slide wildly 115 “Hmm ...” 116 Word of disgust

THE Weekly Crossword Edited by Wayne Robert Williams

AND/OR By Verge

JOHNSTOWN MANOR 1 BR townhouse w/patio, appls, A/C. Johnstown area. Minutes s to all your shopping needs ACT NOW! $389/mo. Water & trash included.

* (740) 967-1233 *

@ MOVE-IN @ SPECIALS Johnstown, Ohio 1BR, Single Story Private Entry, Quiet Property, Great Location YES, IT DOES PAY TO COMPARE Call Now! 740-967-6969 YEARLING GREEN 3 MONTHS FREE RENT Call for Details 614.584.0836 4227 Rickenbacker Ave. Apt. 618 Off of Yearling Rd in Whitehall Town Center *Restrictions May Apply se habla espanol 614-516-7827

DICK LAVY TRUCKING HIRING DRIVERS! 2,500-2,750 miles per week. Rider Program. Holiday/Vacation Pay. Home most weekends. 98% No touch Freight. www.dicklavytrucking.com 1-800-345-5289 or 1-937-448-2104 Between High School and college? Over 18? Drop that entry level position. Earn what you’re worth!!! Travel w/ Successful Young Business Group. Paid Training. Transporta tion, Lodging Provided. 1-877-646-5050 Help Wanted!!! Make $1000 a Week processing our mail! FREE Supplies! Helping HomeWorkers since 2001! Genuine Opportunity! No experience required. Start Immediately! www.homemailerpro.com Your Wish is Your Command! Revolutionary discovery goes beyond "Laws of Attraction". Create Wealth, Love, Happiness. Limited Time Offer $300 Value 14 CD set, yours FREE! Call 1-800-591-0346 NOW Your Wish is Your Command! Revolutionary discovery goes beyond "Laws of Attraction". Create Wealth, Love, Happiness. Limited Time Offer $300 Value 14 CD set, yours FREE! Call 1-800-591-0346 NOW ACTORS/MOVIE EXTRAS Needed Immediately for upcoming roles $150-$300 per day depending on job requirements. No experi ence, All looks needed. 1-800-951-3584 A-105. For casting times /locations Bulk Pneumatic owner operators - Tons of Texas based frac sand runs in Texas. Complete rigs only. Excellent investor opportu nities with very high ROI’s! Call 888-567-4972 To place an ad for your bazaar or seasonal event call (740) 888-5003 (local call)

CALL THE EXPERTS

Could YOU use a few hundred dollars a day? If you can read and speak, YOU’RE HIRED! No selling! 1-800-446-3268 www.babystepstoyourmon eytree.com PAID IN ADVANCE! Make $1000 Weekly Mailing Brochures from Home. Income is guaranteed! No experience required. Enroll Today! www.thehomemailer.com **2011 POSTAL JOBS!** $14 to $59 hour + Full Federal Benefits. No Experience Required. NOW HIRING! Green Card OK. 1-866-477-4953 ext. 95 Earn up to $150 per day Undercover Shoppers Needed to Judge Retail & Dining Establishments Experience Not Required Call Now 1-877-737-7565 I MADE $180,000 IN 6 Months In A Down Economy! Let Me Show You How I Did It! www.make180K.com

Wipe Out Credit Card Debt! STOP Garnishments, Repossessions, Foreclosures & Harassment! Attorney Driven Nationwide Offices FREE Consultation! Se Habla Espanol Call Now - 888-476-3043

Recreation

CCW Classes. 1 day class offered by experienced cer tified NRA instructor. Groups or one on one available. $120 each or less. Classes daily. 614-829-7775.

Got a room to rent? Get the word out to more than a quarter million readers with ThisWeek Community Newspapers! Apartment/Home Rental Package 10 lines or 5 lines with photo, 4 weeks, any 4 markets for $75 (each additional line $7.50) Call today and rent your apartment THIS WEEK! (740) 888-5003

COME PLAY WITH US! Our happy little group has room for more kids. Parties - Learning Activities Crafts. N/S, 35 yrs exp. Bussing to Searfoss Reas. Rates. 740-967-0722

Advertise Your Business Here Landscapers, Handyman, Remodeling, Auto Repair, Lawn Maintenance, Contractors Choose your neighborhood or many… become the Call the Experts Sponsor!

www.ThisWeekNews.com/experts

To advertise your expertise, call (740) 888-5003 or toll-free (866) 790-4502.

The Wife’s HANDYMAN REMODELING CARPENTRY PAINTING FLOORING ELECTRICAL PLUMBING ADDITIONS DECKS HEATING & COOLING SPECIALIST DOORS & WINDOWS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND MORE

614-396-7202 OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE ----FREE ESTIMATE----

WE ARE YOUR

CALL ME FIRST! 7 days a week. CASH for your CARS $250-1000!!! Running or Not. Pay top $DOLLAR$ 614-778-5660

"LET THE EXPERT DO IT" STEVE’S BASEMENT AND DRAIN TILE REPAIR Downspout Drain Lines Sump Pumps French Drains Basement Repair Waterproofing 34 Years Journeyman Pipe Filter FREE ESTIMATES! (614)352-1075

Bobcat & Backhoe Service Free Estimates µ Footers Trenching µ Post holes Final grades µ Reseeding Good concr ete finish work! Call Gil: (740)467-3939

Paige Gutters/ Drains $10 off with ad 5% Senior Discount Seamless Gutters: Installed, screened, Cleaned

VRC Basement finishing, Bathroom remolding, All Drywall needs & Painting Call Shane: (614)735-3173

MISSING PIECE

µ Residential / Commercial µ Insured / Experienced µ Free Estimates

614-579-3229 ûRepairs Unlimited û Plumbing, Electric, Paint, Kitchens, Baths, Flooring, Basements and More Call Greg (614) 296-4232 Kitchens, Baths, Carpentry, Plumbing, Minor Electric, Drywall, Ceramic Tile, 17 yrs Exp. Ins. Free Est. Jerry, 614-563-5488

Underground Drains: Advantage Paving New or recap blacktop, Driveways, parking lots, 10% off with ad, free esti mate. Call 614-832-6700

MOW 4 LESS

"CLASSIC LANDSCAPES " Spring Clean Up, Pruning, Mulch, Paver Brick Patios /Walkways, Design/Install FREE EST, 614-332-1498

BJ’S MOWER REPAIR & SERVICE Mower Tune-Up Specials $95(Riding), $65(Push) (614)471-3624

Snaked, Repaired, Replaced

5542019

Goodman Landscaping Mowing, Planting and Mulching. Retaining Walls and Paver Patios. Free Est. Duff A. Goodman (740) 967 - 1181

Aaron Allen Moving Owned by Military Veteran Bonded & Insured PUCO #158-044-HG (614) 299-6683 & 263-0649

CUSTOM COLORS 4-YEAR WARRANTY FREE Gutter Cleaning & Powerwash with an Exterior Contract. Angie’s List , BBB,

614-394-4499 A Job Well Done Again Painting, Powerwashing, Stucco & Drywall Repair, Gutter Cleaning, Carpentry. Need some thing done? Just ask! (614) 235-1819 Call Today! Interior & Exterior Painting Full Finishing & Decorative Painting. Excellent rates 18 years experience. INTERIOR DESTINATIONS Michelle, 740-334-9946

Madison Plumbing Licensed & Insured ûFree Ests. û Call Today! Karl (614) 313-7806

A JOB WELL DONE AGAIN A Division of Benchmark Contractors

Not sure if you have damage... We offer a FREE, NO OBLIGATION inspection • Award winning Co. w/a large referral base • 15 Yr Workmanship Warranty • GAF Master Elite Installer • Licensed, BBB member, Insured, & Bonded • Insurance Repair Experts

Custom Carpentry/Repairs

614-235-1819

DAN FEW CONCRETE 38 Years in Central Ohio. Drives, Walks, Pole Bldg, BB courts. Lic/Bond/Ins. Call 614-575-8561

www.benchmarkroofing.com

614-236-2000

Drywall & Plaster Repair Textured Ceilings ACCREDITED BUSINESS

Affordable Prices! Call Randy (614) 551-6963

HUGHES Roofing/Siding/Gutters Lic.-bonded-insured. BBB. Serving Central Oh for 30 yrs. 614-882-0811

BENCHMARK ROOFING Roofing, Siding, Gutters FREE INSPECTIONS Licensed, Insured, Bonded

614-236-2000 benchmarkroofing.com

All Pro Roof Repair 32 years experience. Free estimates. Specializing in repairs and leak stops. 740-571-1010 To place an ad for your bazaar or seasonal event call (740) 888-5003 (local call)

ALL REPAIRS DONE IN YOUR HOME Clean, Oil, Adjust $29.95 Repair/Service, Guarant’d 614-890-7362

A Job Well Done Again Repair Specialists/Chimneys 614-235-1819

ThisWeek Community Newspapers Johnstown Independent

Page B6

May 29, 2011

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SALES EXTRAVAGANZA 3 DAYS ONLY FRIDAY MAY 27 9-7 APR For

SATURDAY MAY 28 9-6

SUNDAY MAY 29 12-5

Save $5000 up to

Our Managers Have Been Instructed To Sell 50 Vehicles This Weekend!

72 Months Available

From MSRP

31 MPG

Roll Away in a Brand New Chrysler 200 During this Event Winning is Easy!!! Come to Liberty Dodge Chrysler Jeep this weekend & Roll the Dice... If they Spell L-I-B-E-R-T-Y you win A New †† Chrysler 200 ABSOLUTELY FREE

BUY FOR JUST $20,190 OR

$235 PER MONTH*

STK#11298

MSRP $22,290

WIN THIS CAR!!

2011 JEEP WRANGLER STK#11239

2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

THE ORIGINAL SUV

STK#11033

BUY FOR JUST $23,195 OR $299/MO*

2011 CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE STK#11270

BUY FOR JUST $27,416 OR $371/MO* YOU SAVE $1,847 OFF MSRP

BUY FOR JUST $28,990 YOU SAVE OVER $4,000 OFF MSRP

UP TO

120 %

DRIVE THE ALL NEW 2011 CHYSLER 300

Kelly Blue Book for Your Trade

AS LOW AS $27,300 OR $379/MO†

CHECK OUT THE ALL NEW 2011 COMPASS STK#11246

BUY FOR JUST $21,483 OR $291/MO* YOU SAVE $1,537 OFF MSRP

2011 JEEP LIBERTY STK#11274

Stopp in to Roll the Dice to Win a

BUY FOR JUST $22,955 YOU SAVE $5,000 OFF MSRP

CHRYSLER

200 FREE

2011 DODGE JOURNEY CREW STK#11212

BUY FOR JUST $26,866 OR $310/MO* YOU SAVE $3,124 OFF MSRP

2011 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY STK#11188

BUY FOR JUST $28,575 OR $357/MO* YOU SAVE $3,110 OFF MSRP

SUNROOF • V6 • 4X4

2011 DODGE CALIBER STK#11197

BUY FOR JUST $14,995 YOU SAVE $4,840 OFF MSRP

2011 RAM 4X2 STK#11064

Financing Available up to 72 Months

800-223-3068 Closed Memorial Day

BUY FOR JUST $16,900 YOU SAVE $4,000 OFF MSRP

LibertyAuto.com

New Albany 161 270

No Purchase Necessary. Purchase Does not increase chances of winning. Restrictions Apply. Official Rules on Display at Dealership. Limited to first 300 customers. *Offers expire May 31, 2011. All rebates to dealer. 0% available to qualified buyers. Lease payments are plus taxes with $1,995 Due at signing. 36 mos term, 12,000 miles per year. †Plus taxes $2,999 due at signing. 39 month term, 12,000 miles per year.

††

62 Gahanna