Daily Chief-Union/Alissa Paolella Their special week Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center employee Nikki Sheets of the business office helps hand out balloons before a launch Monday at the nursing home. The board of commissioners was present to give a proclamation for National Nursing Home Week, with this year’s theme being "Love is Ageless." Ageless love: County home kicks off National Nursing Home Week By ALISSA PAOLELLA Staff writer Wyandot County Commissioners Ed Kuenzli, Joyce Morehart and Mike Wheeler helped Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center kick off National Nursing Home Week, observed this week, on Monday with a balloon launch and proclamation. "Many nursing home residents are the people who planted the seeds that have made our community grow stronger," Kuenzli said. "They have been teachers, the business people, the parents and other central figures who produced all of the good things that we now enjoy. This week gives us a chance to honor these special residents, as well as the families, staff, volunteers and community. "Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center will be holding several activities with their residents and give them a chance to shine. These stirring events will feature residents, as well as staff, and will give a nod to (a) bygone era as well as reveal the extraordinary talents of their residents," Kuenzli said. (Refer to page 1 of today's Daily Chief-Union)

New school issue in Carey going to the voters By ALISSA PAOLELLA Staff writer CAREY - The Carey Exempted Village School District Board of Education heard an update from superintendent Mark Vehre at its regular meeting Monday evening to move forward with plans to build a new school, if the issue is passed by voters at the polls in November, in conjunction with the Ohio School Facilities Commission. "We do not need a resolution at this time," Vehre said. "What we needed to do was make a commitment. ... We’re looking at renovating the current facility or pursuing a new school facility. At this time, we’re looking to pursue (a new facility). ... We are following timelines designed by OSFC. We have to commit one way or the other. "We saw through the survey and the costs we’ve seen associated with building new, it’s not practical to (renovate) this facility," Vehre said. The board accepted the resignation of varsity girls basketball coach Tom Lee after 14 years at the helm of the program. "(Lee is) dealing with personal and health issues," Vehre said. "Lee was deciding whether to stay or not stay in the program. I respect his issues with his health and I’m not pursuing any other thing with that." Treasurer Karen Phillips presented the board with the five-year forecast, check register and financial reports. (Refer to page 1 of today's Daily Chief-Union)

Nevada Council looks to scoop up the mess of dogs By AARON KORTE Editor NEVADA - Nevada Village Council could be stepping into a messy issue next month. Council has asked village solicitor Charles Hall to draw up an ordinance regarding dog owners cleaning up after their pets when away from their property. Councilwoman Diane Morgan said the leash ordinance seemed to nip the problem with loose dogs and one for the dog feces also could clean up the mess. Hall expressed a concern about another ordinance being put in place that lacks bite due to a lack of enforcement. "We have open burning laws being ignored. We have dogs loose ordinances that are being ignored," Hall said. "We have a list of park regulations that are being ignored. And now you want to add a dog manure ordinance that’s probably going to be ignored. It’s simple to pass an ordinance but..." "Getting it enforced is different," Councilman Dave Brunson said. Councilman Allen Irvin said the ordinance has to be on the books if the village ever hopes to have the sheriff’s office enforce it. (Refer to page 1 of today's Daily Chief-Union)

MONDAY MAY 12, 2008

Daily Chief-Union/Alissa Paolella A new learning tool Union Middle School seventh grade social studies teacher Russell Hall prepares for a class with new technology called Quizdom, which was purchased through a Martha Jennings Foundation grant. The educational, handheld remotes allow students to answer questions and instantly know if their answers are correct. It also allows for Hall to know whether or not the students understand the lesson. Union teacher making learning fair and fun with Quizdom By ALISSA PAOLELLA Staff writer Union Middle School teacher Russell Hall is using new technology to engage students in the learning process and make learning fun for his seventh grade social studies classes. After writing a grant application through the Martha Jennings Foundation, Hall was approved a grant for $2,780 to purchase equipment for Quizdom, an interactive handheld unit that unites the computer, teacher’s remote and students’ remotes and has many features. Hall said the units make students more intrigued in the learning process. "Basically, (the students) can do everything but a written response. All other types of questions," Hall said. "I wrote a specific grant for this package and projector. ... That way every student would have the remote each class period. (Refer to page 1 of today's Daily Chief-Union)

Wyandot County Vietnam Traveling Wall Foundation announces plans to place a second monument in Upper The Wyandot County Vietnam Traveling Wall Foundation recently announced its plans to place a second monument in Bicentennial Park, Upper Sandusky. This monument will be dedicated to the memory of Wyandot County veterans of the Korean War. To raise funds for the acquisition and placement of this new monument, the Vietnam Traveling Wall Foundation is planning a two-day event on July 26-27. Activities will be held at Thiel’s Wheels, Upper Sandusky. Owner Marc Ingwersen and marketing director Breann Fredritz are helping with the planning. The activities will kick off at 9 a.m. July 26 with opening ceremonies and the posting of the colors. Participants and activities throughout the two-day event include the Ohio Motor Pool, all branches of the military, various concessions and raffles for both a Henry 22-caliber lever action golden boy rifle and an Olympus digital camera. Tickets for these items now are on sale. The Chained Eagles will be bringing in their Ohio Wall and will hold a tribute to MIA’s at 3 p.m. on both days of the event. The Iraq Freedom Wall also will be on location. A motorcycle ride, with registration beginning at 9 a.m. July 27, will leave Thiel’s Wheels at 10:30 a.m. and return by 2:30 p.m. prior to the Chained Eagles program and the closing program. (Refer to page 3 of today's Daily Chief-Union)