Council discusses health insurance and changes in village ordinances
By Leigh Ann Glass
    Village of Richwood Council met in regular session on Monday, Nove. 28 with Jim Ford absent.

Vote recount complete;
Thompson wins seat
It's official!
    A recount of ballots in Richwood I and Richwood II precincts held at the Union County Board of Elections on Monday, Nov. 28 ended with no surprises.

Delphos Granite Works now open in Prospect
Awarded Ohio Fallen Heroes Memorial monument design project
    In the Spring of 2005, Dave and Missy Meddings opened the latest Delphos Granite Works' satellite office in Prospect, located at 104 S. Elm Street.  The company has representatives in 40 counties throughout Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana.

Christmas Parade set for Saturday
Park lighting ceremony to follow
    The annual Richwood Christmas Parade is set for Saturday, Dec. 3, when Santa arrives in town.  The holiday season will kick into full swing with the parade and the lighting of Richwood Park.

Council turns down Incentive Program
By Leigh Ann Glass
Union County Economic Developer Eric Phillips approached Richwood Vil-lage
Council with two resolutions for consideration when Council met in regular
session on Monday, Nov.14.
The first proposal concerned an Incentive Program for the Village.
(Phillips first brought this resolution to Council¹s attention back in
October when the decision was made that more time was needed to look over
the proposal.)

People, Pets and Personalities
Turkeys become Thanksgiving guests of honor
By SYLVIA ZIMMERMAN
Ben Franklin knew about the turkey. He knew it was smart, beautiful,
resourceful and finally, though lean, very tasty. Why not have the turkey as
the country¹s national bird?

Chamber of Commerce recognizes area leaders
The second annual ³Salute to Leaders² banquet was held Thursday, Nov. 3.
Awards were bestowed on individuals who had distinguished themselves in
various categories or individually had improved the quality of life in their
community.

Village Council gets new member; voters split on local tax issues
Incumbent Village Council members Wade McCalf, George Showalter and Peg
Wiley were given the voters¹ approval at the polls when the ballots were
counted on Tuesday, Nov. 8. However, incumbent W. Arlene Blue lost her seat
to newcomer James Thompson. Origin-ally eight candidates had filed for the
four seats, but Jim Dew officially withdrew his name from consideration
prior to the election.
Thompson, former Village Administrator and Zoning Inspector garnered 250
votes, coming in fourth in vote totals.
Unofficial results were as follows: Cynthia Blackburn, 248; Blue, 188;
McCalf, 278; Showalter, 261; Thompson, 250; Julie Tumeo, 216 and Wiley, 311.
Thompson will take office  on January 1, 2006.

Price's Upholstery closing after 30 years in Prospect
By KRISTA FAIRCHILD
    When asked what she will miss most about her upholstery work, June Price
responds ³getting up early every morning and coming to work.²
    But early mornings is the  only negative aspect of her work that Price
could think of after almost 45 years of upholstering furniture.

Village Council gets new member; voters split on local tax issues
Incumbent Village Council members Wade McCalf, George Showalter and Peg
Wiley were given the voters¹ approval at the polls when the ballots were
counted on Tuesday, Nov. 8. However, incumbent W. Arlene Blue lost her seat
to newcomer James Thompson. Origin-ally eight candidates had filed for the
four seats, but Jim Dew officially withdrew his name from consideration
prior to the election.
Thompson, former Village Administrator and Zoning Inspector garnered 250
votes, coming in fourth in vote totals.
Unofficial results were as follows: Cynthia Blackburn, 248; Blue, 188;
McCalf, 278; Showalter, 261; Thompson, 250; Julie Tumeo, 216 and Wiley, 311.
Thompson will take office  on January 1, 2006.

Price's Upholstery closing after 30 years in Prospect
By KRISTA FAIRCHILD
    When asked what she will miss most about her upholstery work, June Price
responds ³getting up early every morning and coming to work.²
    But early mornings is the  only negative aspect of her work that Price
could think of after almost 45 years of upholstering furniture.

Voters to decide tax issues for the village, school, townships, seniors and state
Besides a myriad of candidates running for office, there are several local
and five state tax levies on the Tuesday, Nov. 8 ballot for voters to
decide.

Ribbon cutting set for new NU High School addition
North Union¹s Partners in Pride is set for Saturday, Nov. 5 - a Celebrate
North Union event.  A Grand Opening and Ribbon-cutting Ceremony for the new
North Union High School academic wing will be held at 9:30 a.m.
Activities will take place at both the elementary and high school
buildings throughout the day. Residents will have an opportunity to
experience North Union pride and enjoy displays, exhibits and programs which
have been planned to showcase North Union students¹ talents and interests.