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Fairfield County Foundationwelcomes new board members719 W. Market Street, Baltimore, OH 43105Upgrade Renovations LLCJeff Beardsubmitted photoLANCASTER, Ohio - TheFairfield County Foundation hasrecently welcomed four newmembers to its Board of Trustees:Jeff Beard, Aundrea Cordle, MikeLieber and Melissa Walker.“The Foundation is pleased towelcome these outstanding leadersin our community to our Board ofTrustees,” said Amy Eyman,Executive Director of the totheircontributions to our Foundation andour community.”Jeff Beard holds a Bachelor ofBusiness Administration fromTiffin University and a Master ofBusiness Administration fromCapital University. In addition, Jeffcompleted the Graduate School ofBanking in Madison, Wisconsinand is a Certified PublicAccountant. He currently serves asthe President and CEO of StandingStone National Bank and SSNB,Inc., a position he has held sinceJanuary 2013. Jeff completed theFairfield Leadership program andis active in the Lancaster Rotary.He serves a number of localorganizations, including: UnitedWay of Fairfield County ImpactCouncil, Big Brothers Big Sistersof Fairfield County Board ofDirectors (Treasurer), Fairfield 33Development Alliance Board ofDirectors, Ohio Bankers LeagueBankServices Board of Directorsand the Tiffin University AlumniAssociation Board of Directors(Chairman).Aundrea Cordle earned herBachelorofScienceinCommunications and Master ofBusiness Administration degreesfrom Ohio University. She hasspent her career as a public servantwith Fairfield County Job andFamily Services, where she hasworked in a variety of roles that ledAundrea CordleMike Liebersubmitted photosubmitted photoA family owned electrical and remodeling companyLet us work with you to keep yourproject within budget.her to the Director position in 2014.Aundrea has served on the RobertK. Fox Family Y Board ofDirectors for the past 15 years. Sheis a former Board Member ofFairfield County Red Cross and thecampaign chair for the GovernmentDivision of The United Way ofFairfield County. In addition, sheis an active volunteer for LancasterCity Schools, over the years servingas a Board of Education member,co-chair on several bond and levycommittees, the Chair of theDistinguished Alumni Hall of FameSelection Committee, a member ofthe Marketing Education Advisory Melissa Walker submitted photoCommittee and PTO president.Mike Lieber is a graduate ofThe Ohio State University with aBachelors of Arts in Journalism. Arecent retiree, Mike spent the last12 years of his career as ExecutiveDirector for the Robert K. FoxFamily YMCA, where he oversawthe operation of a 2.5 millionnon-profit with 100 employees.During his tenure, he facilitated thepurchase of the RecPlex facility,which has allowed the Y to offerthe community additional activitiesincluding indoor tennis, baseball,volleyball and gymnastics. Mike isa member of the Lancaster Rotaryand was recently elected to serveon the Board of Directors.Melissa Walker is a life-longLancaster resident and owner ofWalker Shoe Center, the secondoldest family-owned shoe store inthe nation and a mainstay on MainSt. in Lancaster since 1960. Melissastarted working in her father’s shoebusiness in 1976. After graduatingfrom Lancaster High School,studying business at OhioUniversity and time honing herskills at a Stride Rite store and inthe family business, Melissapurchased Walker Shoe Center in2000. The shoe store received theWe're licensed, bonded and insured.Please call(740) 684-0863 or (614) 571-3898Clip coupon and bring in!Brave the Winter!The COLDER it getsthe MORE you SAVE!On Apples and Cider atSmall Business of the Year Awardfrom the Lancaster FairfieldCounty Chamber of Commerce in2014 and the Ethical BusinessAward from The Lancaster RotaryClub and the Eagle Gazette in2016. 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ODNR Division of Wildlife introduces new K-9 programDiscipleship House BookstoreBooks & BiblesSold At A Discount.All greeting cards are 1.00.We are a Christian Bookstore,but do carry & can order all types of books.First Presbyterian ChurchMonday & Wednesday 10am to 2pm & Friday 10-noon.222 N. Broad St., Lancaster 740-653-1594 Dozer Backhoe Trackhoe Excavator Clearing/Grading Basements Drainage Demolition Ponds/Build/Reclaim Septic SystemsFREE ESTIMATESArea’s Best Freshly Made Hot SubsZane Trace StationRoute 22 and Lake RoadGasoline Diesel KerosenePage 4The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is proud toannounce that the ODNR Division of Wildlife is joining morethan 20 states in the adoption of awildlife K-9 program.One wildlife officer from eachof Ohio’s five wildlife districtswill become handlers in the program. These highly skilled K-9sare trained to detect hidden wildgame such as white-tailed deer,turkey, waterfowl and fish, alongwith other non-game scents likeginseng and gun powder. Theywill also have the ability to trackpeople and will be used to findlost hunters and people huntingwithout permission.Recently, three K-9s and thewildlife officer handlers began a10-week training academy wherethey will master their skills. Theprogram will be in line with theOhio Peace Officer TrainingAcademy standards for law enforcement K-9s in Ohio. The K9s will also get advanced trainingin wildlife detection – findingwild animals and parts such asfish, deer, turkey, waterfowl andmore.The K-9s will also be friendlyand socialized to participate inconservation programs and youthevents, allowing people to meetthem and ask questions about ournewest law enforcement members.The Karr-Aanestad family hasstarted a foundation to help fundthe program. In addition, severaldonors have made contributionsto help start the program, including Whitetails Unlimited, Buckeye Big Buck Club, Safari ClubInternational, Pheasants Forever,and National Wild Turkey Federation. Petland has donated foodfor the dogs. Several veterinaryclinics are providing discountedservices for the dogs includingYork Animal Hospital, Ohio Valley Animal Clinic, and Four PawsAnimal Clinic. The ODNR Division of Wildlife would like tothank all of these donors and organizations for their support andcommitment.We look forward to our K-9teams performing unique andhighly visible roles in helping toaccomplish the ODNR Divisionof Wildlife’s mission of conserving and improving fish and wildlife resources and their habitatsfor sustainable use and appreciation by all.740-536-9669 740-503-7661 Pizza Salads Drinks Snacks Groceries DVDs Craft Beers740-687-5780Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director James Zehringer looks on as some of the K-9s fromthe ODNR Division of Wildlife’s new wildlife K-9 program are introduced to the public. Pictured are (left toright): Matt Leibengood, wildlife officer for Sandusky County, with May, and Jeremy Carter, wildlife officer forHolmes County, with Finn. photo courtesy ODNRAmvets Post 51 Auxiliary sponsors poster contestThe Thornville Amvets LadiesAuxiliary is sponsoring a National Americanism Poster Contest.The contest is open to all students in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5thgrades who attend public, private,or parochial schools. The themeis “Why is the Constitution important to me.” All students mustaddress this theme.All entries must be freehanddrawings using pens, pencils,crayons, paint, or any combination of these materials. A straightedge may be used as an aid todraw a straight line. Gluing pictures or other materials to thesurface of the drawing is not per-TOWNE CRIER - Eastern Editionmitted. The student’s descriptionof the poster must be written onthe back of the poster in 50 wordsor less. Entries must be 9” x 12”using construction paper or posterboard. Local entries must be sentto Auxiliary Americanism Chairman, Ruby Wheterholt, and aredue to her by April 1, 2018. Criteria for judging of the posters isbased upon artistic ability, adherence to the theme, and neatness.There are prizes for 1st, 2nd, and3rd place. The first place winnerproceeds to the state and nationalcompetition.For information please contactRuby at 740-605-1454.January 26 - February 8, 2018

Honor Flight Columbus receives donation from local businessvolunteers like ABC Drivetrain.Stories are shared, memories aremade, and a sense of pride isgained by the veterans as they aretaken on this journey with theirbrothers. A homecoming thatmany never received long ago isnow possible through thisorganization.Honor Flight Columbus islooking for WWII veterans, so ifyou know of someone who couldbenefit from this wonderful trip,please contact this amazing groupand get an application in. Theorganization is also acceptingapplications for veterans from theKorean, and Vietnam War years.To learn more about Honor FlightColumbus please log onto ot a veteran but you still wantto help? Volunteers are alwayswelcomed – again please go totheir website so you can learn moreabout how you can help.ABC Drivetrain Parts andService, Inc., located at 330 S.Broad St. in Lancaster is gearingup for 2018 Veterans AppreciationDay. Watch for details later in theyear.THELEATHERPLACEGenuine Leather BeltsCut-to-Size withSnap buckles Chain Wallets Oil Diffuser Lamps Flags & More!Booth 132 AtAlligator Jack's Flea Market41300 Laurel Cliff Rd.Pomeroy, Ohio(Off SR7 South)Info? Email:jpetrel@suddenlink.netLOSE up to(L-R) Jeff Hinerman presents a check to Jim Downing, Honor Flight Columbus President.ABC Drivetrain Parts &Service, Inc., located in Lancaster,made a generous donation toHonor Flight Columbus onJanuary 10. Business owner JeffHinerman presented Honor FlightColumbus Presid

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