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Taste of Marysville set for April 13
Will be first opportunity for residents to purchase tickets for Kellie Pickler concert
By LINDSAY CASTLE
The 2013 Taste of Marysville is just around the corner, and this year’s event will be more than just a preview of local food vendors; it will also give guests a taste of an event to come later this summer.
New and old vendors from around Union County will set up more than 20 booths to provide samples of a wide variety of foods from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday April 13 in the Marysville High School Field House, 800 Amrine Mill Road.
Admission is free, but to enjoy the tasty treats, guests will have to purchase taste tickets. The tickets are eight for $10.
“The United Way of Union County will receive $1 for each person who attends,” said Kevin Behrens, event coordinator. “Last year we gave $1,000 because we had just 987 people.”
United Way volunteers will be bussing tables and assisting guests to help things run smoothly.
“There is plenty of space in the field house,” said Behrens. “We won’t need to worry about there not being enough room for everyone.”
Elvis impersonator Mike Albert will entertain throughout the night with his “Ultimate Tribute” show to the late musician as guests “taste, chatter, and stroll.”
“We’ve stepped it up this year and we’re looking forward to the new entertainment and vendors at the 2013 Taste of Marysville,” said Marie Woodford, event coordinator.
Former Ohio State University football player Roy Hall will be at the event on behalf of the DRIVEN Foundation, a non-profit group that focuses on outreach events and motivational and fitness programs to families and youths throughout central Ohio. Hall also played for the Indianapolis Colts and the Detroit Lions.
This year’s vendors include Roosters, The Cheese House, Family Pizzeria, Starbucks, The Smiling Daisy Café, The Old Bag of Nails, Der Dutchman, Dutch Kitchen, Subway, Doc Henderson’s Restaurant, Doc’s Café and Wine Bar, Mosier’s Market, Asian Café Buffet and Grill, Culver’s, Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar, McDonald’s, Jimmy John’s, The Ribbon Box, Tim Horton’s, Amish Heritage Market and Cold Stone. Several event sponsors will also be present during the Taste of Marysville.
“Mosier’s is going to be doing a drawing for two whole boneless New York loins cut and wrapped, valued at $100 each,” said Woodford. “They will also have a drawing for several gift cards. We are really looking forward to them joining us this year.”
In addition to vendors and entertainers, the Journal-Tribune will offer guests the opportunity to purchase tickets for another event held each summer.
In August, the All Ohio Balloon Fest will become a three-day event with country musician Kellie Pickler performing on Thursday, Aug. 15. Pickler is a former American Idol contestant and is currently a performer on Dancing with the Stars which airs Mondays on ABC.
Tickets are $15 each and will go on sale during the Taste of Marysville. They can be purchased at the Journal-Tribune booth near the drink booth.
Gates for the Pickler concert will open at 5 p.m. There will be no admittance without a ticket. Food vendors and the beer garden for the balloon fest will be open during the concert.
For more information, visit www.TasteofMarysville.com, and follow Taste of Marysville on Facebook for updates.

Fire fighters retire after 40 years
By Sherryl Sheets
The year was 1972 when local funeral homes opted not to provide transportation for those involved in accidents, illness, or other emergency situations.

School district sees administrative changes
By Sherryl Sheets
North Union students will see a few changes when they begin the 2013 – 14 school year this fall. Those changes will be made on order to help North Union School District meet state and federal guidelines to become a great school district.

Fire Fighter classes begin June 1
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
The Northern Union County Fire District wants to add ten new members to their roster, so they are hosting Fire Fighter 1 classes beginning June 1.

Marketing classes assist with movie
If you drove by the North Union High School in the summer of 2011, you may have noticed the word “Gibsonburg” painted on the baseball dugout or saw some boys playing a baseball game when the season was officially over. They were not just playing baseball, they were acting out for a movie called “Gibsonburg.”

New Autism Resources coming to Union County
UCBDD joins statewide collaboration on autism education
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
April is Autism Awareness Month, and Union County is one of more than 40 counties across the state participating in a project aimed at combatting the disorder.
Early Intervention (EI) staf from The Union County Board of Developmental Disabilities (UCBDD) joined the Autism Diagnosis Education Project (ADEP), a statewide project administered by the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) in collaboration with Akron Children’s Hospital/ Family Child Learning Center. Sue LaMendola, Children Services Director at The Harold Lewis Center, a division of the UCBDD, says the project aims to increase local autism diagnostic capacity with existing resources in Union County.

Pelanda talks state budget at council
By Lindsay Castle
Ohio State Representative Dorothy Pelanda spoke to Richwood Village Council members Monday night about Governor Kasich’s budget, and an opportunity available to the village.

United Way hosts seminar for local nonprofit and government groups
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
The United Way of Union County in cooperation with the Council for Union County Families, The Marysville Public Library and the Union County Health Department is hosting an information seminar in regard to writing and seeking grants.

OSP reminds drivers to keep their eyes on road
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
The Marysville Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding all drivers to keep their eyes and focus on the roadway while driving.
“Every time someone takes their eyes or their focus off the road - even for just a few seconds - they put their lives and the lives of others in danger,” said Lt. Ron Raines, Commander of the Marysville Post. “Distracted driving is unsafe, irresponsible and in a split second, its consequences can be devastating.”

Make a difference - volunteer
April is Volunteer Month. Sharlene Kilne wrote the article below about her experience volunteering at Turning Point, a domestic violence center located in Marion, which also serves Union County. National Volunteer Week is April 21-27 and so is Victim Rights Week. In recognizing victims rights, a clothesline will be on display in front of the Turning Point Barks Road location in honor of all crime victims.

Board waits to hear of state funding
By Lindsay Castle
New changes to House Bill 59, the state budget bill, could help North Union School District more than the previous proposals.
Board member Don Tumeo told the board Monday night that if no further changes are made to the bill while it’s in the state Senate, NU could receive $5,732 per pupil amount for fiscal year 2014 and $5,789 for FY15. The Senate is expected to vote on the bill Thursday.

Police discover meth lab in town
From Richwood Gazette staff
What began as a call for loose dogs running the streets, ended up as locating a methamphetamine lab in a house in the village.

Public library displays artworks
By Sherryl Sheets
The Annual North Union High School Art Exhibit will be displayed this year at the Richwood - North Union Public Library, located at 4 East Ottawa Street in Richwood, May 2 through 22.

Jurors have been drawn for May term
From Union County Court of Common Pleas
The following jurors have been drawn for the May 2013 term of the Court of Common Pleas and will be subject to jury duty through August 31, 2013. You will be notified in person or by letter when to report for jury duty. Residents are not be become concerned until they are notified and will be called on an “as needed” basis. The following names are residents from the northern part of Union County.

Memorial Hospital of Union County named one of healthiest employers
From Richwood Gazette staff reports
Memorial Hospital of Union County was recently named one of central “Ohio’s Healthiest Employers” by Columbus Business First. Ranking fourth out of 21 applicants in the “large employer” category, Memorial Hospital rated tops along with The Ohio State University, Scotts Miracle-Gro, and Accenture Pic.

Wildcat Relays renamed for long-time coach Rankin
Will retire from Journal-Tribune, Gazette in June
By Tim Miller
It has been nearly 50 years since Virg Rankin began an association with scholastic sports that continues to this day.

Council discusses water line project to help east side of village
By Lindsay Castle
Members of Richwood Village Council Monday night discussed the need for an ordinance to move forward with a proposed water line project that will increase water bills for residents.

Be a part of National Volunteer Week
From RichwoodGazette staff reports
You’ve heard the expression that if you need to get something done, you should ask a busy person. That’s why United Way asks Mary Ann Conley to help with dozens of activities and events throughout the year.

Spring is here – it’s car show season!
The North Union Band Boosters are hosting their fifth annual North Union Car Show and Swap Meet on Saturday, May 19.