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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Halloween- lots of opportunity for fun!

Silly giddy- that is how I  am describing my kids on Halloween week.  God bless all those that teach and lead our children this week.  It hit all three of my kids last night- Halloween- is really going to happen.  They could do nothing but talk about what they're wearing, trick or treat strategies, the parties at school, etc....Don't get me wrong- I love the fun this holiday brings too but wow it takes energy.  Coming home last night to our lit jack-o-lanterns (all named by the kids) made me smile. I could go on and on about the neat things that happen around this time like how much easier those little saws and scoopers make it to produce jack-o-lanterns!

The real reason I'm blogging about Halloween now is to call attention to the candy collection happening on MONDAY- Nov 2 at our dentist's office.  Ben Jump's practice is continuing the fun of this holiday and my kids can't wait!  For every pound of candy you bring in, you receive a dollar and a raffle ticket.  The raffle's prizes are motivating my kids to say "I'm not going to give all my candy to the troops".  Yes the candy collected will be shipped to US troops in Afghanistan. The Works will be on hand with their letter writing station so notes can go with the candy.  It is going to be a fun night that benefits many- most of all me in two weeks with an empty candy jar.  Please help us spread the word.

A bridge In the right direction....

I'm a big supporter of the Granville Rotary's effort to build a pedestrian bridge to Raccoon Valley Park from the bike path.  That effort connected me to serving in a limited way on the Granville Pathways Committee- recommendations will be presented at Village Council next week.  I'm all for our community expanding and improving pedestrian and bike access in all areas and that is what these efforts will do.  So I say the new bridge on south main street- is a bridge in the right direction.  It will get kids to Lake Hudson and hopefully eventually be a part of a loop to River Road's shops and activities and Raccoon Valley.  The Rotary's bridge is still a key part of that loop. The effort alone is getting good people together and putting focus on good things- more walking and bike riding in our community.  It is our job to help build these bridges and keep things moving in the right direction.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Change of Car

We send change of address notices, but why don't we send change of car notices?  There are days I feel I spend as much time in my car as I do my house.  I've done just about everything in my car that I've done in a house- even frosted a cake for an employee's birthday in my younger years.  Or maybe it should be more of a birth announcement- we actually do name our cars. Or maybe something of an obituary- Sally did cry when we sold the old car?  Anyway- here are some thoughts to share our news:

-Susan Leithauser can now been seen driving a Toyota Sequoia, gold lettering and Denison sticker in rear window.

-Announcing our new addition- Martha- a 2002 Toyota Sequoia, seating 8 passengers and license plate starting with O.

-We regret to say, Lucille- the black Volvo- is no longer with us. She was a devoted car-the transmission failed on a trip to Easton.  She served the family and LOGOS car pool very well.  She is survived by the blue Volvo wagon, Babsie and the green Saab convertible, Sebastian.

So to answer the question- yes that was me at the parent drop off line in the pjs and robe that didn't match that had to get out of the car to help the kids??  Come track me down in IGA/RGM when you see Martha waiting for me in the lot and of course- wave hello when I pass you on Newark-Granville Rd.

Friday, October 9, 2009

Signs of Fall

Thank you to those that have told me how beautiful the tree in front of our house looks.  I truly hadn't noticed- but it does.  The orange/yellow color is fabulous on this tall tree that moving west commences a
gorgeous canopy that makes Newark-Granville Road so pretty.

And with the changing of leaves in the trees and in the yards- so pop campaign signs!  It is fall- November's election will be here before we know it!  First- thank you to anyone who runs for election- I appreciate the timeless effort this requires.  Community service is near and dear to my heart and those that will help govern our communities deserve a big thank you.  Second- don't be shy about asking us-
why is that sign in your yard?  Joe and I don't say yes to a sign without a willingness to say why.
We want our friends, neighbors and aquaintances to engage in conversations- we may not all agree but
that is the beauty of life in America- not just Granville!  When we talk, we learn and that is what it is
all about- so thanks for reading and I welcome your comments and questions.

We just put a sign in for Mason/Jenks for Township Trustee. Bill Mason has always impressed me in his service at Denison.  I've enjoyed working with Paul Jenks on the Pathways commitee for Granville. I hear amazing things about his work with GRD and the township.   Joe and I met with Paul and we were both impressed with his passion, depth of knowledge in current issues in the village and township and his sense of business.  We hope you'll help us introduce Paul Jenks and Bill Mason to others in our community so they may determine for themselves that a vote for Mason/Jenks will benefit where we live now and into the future.

We also talked with Paul Jenks about the Granville Rec Levy- please visit the website to learn more and vote yes for this levy that will benefit all generations of community members.   granvillerecreation.org

Friday, October 2, 2009

Saturday Fun- Get out the Windbreakers!

So many things happening tomorrow in Licking County- I know I'm missing some but I can't help but highlight some that have been shared with me and I will be attempting to attend:
The Granville Township Fire Department will be hosting it’s annual Fire Prevention Week open house tomorrow (10/3) on Prospect street from 1-3pm. We will not only have our apparatus and station open to the community but we will also be doing a live auto extrication demonstration behind the station as well as live fire extinguisher training for kids!!
 We will also have a smoke house again this year. If children have not experienced the smoke house before, it is an invaluable teaching tool on how to look for a means of egress from a smoke filled residence. As a department we pride ourselves on our education of the children in this community staring at the pre-school level. We would welcome any and all families to stop by tomorrow, say hello, and hopefully learn something at the same time!


ALSO Antique Fair at Robbins Hunter Museum, Chili Cook-Off and
Harvest Fest at The Works (5-7 pm) are all rain or shine- but forecast is calling for wind!!  All of thing provide great access and fun - food, unique items, music and play and ALL benefit impressive important non profits that make our community very special!  (OH - and I haven't mentioned the new exhibit at the Works - personnal community connections to war - I had a sneak peak and it was very moving!

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Savoring Life

The title of my blog is Life on Newark- Granville Road.  Today a life ended- Stefanie Call passed away. She was an amazing inspiration- she was a fighter, a lover, her spirit and love of life was contagious. There is no doubt in my mind that she will live on in so many ways- through her daughter, mother and sister, through so many that met her- maybe even once, or read about her story, her fight!  I feel as if a hero has fallen- damn cancer!  Her fight was not in vain- she hasn't fallen- she's just left our immediate world.

Today a life is celebrated- 9 years of life!!  Today is Clare's birthday.  To me life is figure eights- the symbol of infinity- we all do live on by our actions, our commitments, we come and go closer and further away from one another and things, we loop back and forth- some times repeating, sometimes crossing new ground but it is always motion.  Life is change and movement- and savoring where we are in the pattern is good.  Today is a good day- there is saddnes and joy, laughter and pain but comfort is there for us.

I offer many prayers today- prayers of thanksgiving for so many people and things that provide and lead me to that comfort. Prayers of comfort for those that mourn the loss of a hero.