Talking about Voting- Granville's Ballot and our Endorsement of Thomas Miller for School Board

Joe and I are taking time to have conversations about the upcoming election.  It just makes to blog about it!

First, resources we encourage you to review:

https://www.vote411.org/personalized-voting-info  This is a great location to gain perspectives from those running for office!

https://www.facebook.com/events/402270804829208/?ref=newsfeed  This link is for the Candidate Forums- Village Council and Township Trustee, one follows the other.  This one is the school board candidate forum:  https://www.facebook.com/granvillechamber/videos/560440571840044  Both are worth watching and thanks to the Granville Chamber in partnership with the League of Women Voters

We continue to have important conversations with the candidates, friends, and community members and hope you are as well.  Many subjects, like economic development, school finances, and taxes are not easy to discuss. In our lives on Newark-Granville Road, we recognize through conflict comes clarity.  We value and appreciate all those running for office and the engagement our country and community provide through our elections.  Life on Newark-Granville Road is special and those that serve and engage make it so, thank you.

We do call attention to one candidate in particular- Thomas Miller, Granville Exempted School Board Member.

Dear Granville School District Residents,

The Granville community needs to re-elect Thomas Miller to the Granville School District School Board. Not only does Thomas have experience and understanding of the complexities of school finance, he is a fiscal conservative and will balance this critical responsibility with a focus on sustainability and care for the students. Thomas is a dedicated leader with a proven record of thoughtful, balanced discussion serving the Granville Schools and our community well.

Thomas has over ten years of experience on the school board with fifteen years serving on the finance and operations committee.s His long legacy in Granville has been formed by contributions as a teacher, coach, and volunteer. He engages often with Granville community members and collaborates with community partners to find innovative solutions for our schools and their students.

The Granville School District is a point of pride for our community and a contributor to the home values we enjoy. Thomas will ensure our children are supported as they navigate this formative time in their lives and are prepared for their futures. Thomas’ re-election will ensure continued success for all our children and our community. Join us in re-electing Thomas Miller to the Granville School Board.

Sincerely,

Joe and Susan Leithauser
Granville, Ohio
Parents of Clare, Peter, and Sally
Granville Schools alumni and current student

For more information on voting visit: https://www.boe.ohio.gov/licking/

October 2021 is Extra Special

October is always special, but 2021 is extra special. The month started with Clare turning 21! Twenty-one, how is our firstborn, our baby girl, twenty-one?  This year more than ever I was reliving that wonderful year when we became parents, when our family became three.  I had just taken my first role at Denison as a professional. I was to work the 10th reunion (and the 5th and Homecoming) but instead, I was a guest with my parents and this little bundle. Fast forward, that bundle is on her own campus loving her experience at Wooster adding field hockey this season. I'm loving my role second professional role at Denison with parent and family philanthropy.  Oct 1 was the return of an in-person FLC meeting and it was wonderful!

21 roses for the 21 year old

Speaking of BRW, FLC- ahhhh, thank you Mother Nature! What beautiful weather for a backdrop to all our outdoor events. It really could not have been a more fabulous gathering.  It is the people that make it so- the Denisonians that travel and traverse and those that welcome and work- each step led to another conversation with a deep appreciation for the opportunity to unite and catch up.  A highlight for me was time with our FLC Co-Chairs Heather and Dave Ewing P'25 with their daughter Olivia '25! We had a fantastic dinner at the Granville Inn on Thursday evening. Such a nice way to start the weekend.  Thank you to all those that attended, email if you couldn't, and worked to make it happen.  Brenda, an extra thank you to you for all your work and energy.

All good things happen on the same weekend, so HATSOFF! 2021 naturally was the first Saturday in October. Another very special one after time away due to COVID but most importantly the one to honor Marcia Downes.  Search HATSOFF on this blog and you will see it appears just a few times. HATSOFF - History, Art, Technology, & some Other Fine Fare- Danielle, thank you for that and our connection! Thank you neighbor Virginia for inviting us to that first one, thank you Marcia for engaging me that first night, and thank you Janice for taking the helm of the important Works. I know Howard was smiling as Joe and I quickly donned the formal attire in our lives on Newark-Granville Road to partake in this important shindig!

Please join Joe and I in honoring Marica, make a gift to the Marcia W. Downes Future Exhibits Fund! Those that already did at the event on Handbid, thank you! Others,  mail a check to the Works making note to the memo line or call with your credit card! https://attheworks.org/donate/ Saturday's event to honor Marcia and connect with her family and so many dear Works friends was an special and important way to launch October in our lives on Newark-Granville Road.

Update- here is the Work's information on this wonderful fund:

The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology

In honor of the retirement of our Executive Director, Marcia Downes, and her more than 20 years of service at The Works, we are pleased to announce the establishment of the Marcia W. Downes Future Exhibits Fund.

This fund will be used to further The Works' vision to serve as:

· a center of inspiration and creativity

· an energetic educational and cultural resource

· a catalyst for connection and positive change in our community

If you are interested in donating to the Marcia W. Downes Future Exhibit Fund, please visit the link below. Thank you.

https://buff.ly/3AaYnoo

October will be about my research paper for my Economics of Philathropy class, visiting our college kids and reaping the rewards of a beautiful weekend to launch the month! I hope to see and connect with you this month. Thanks for sharing life on Newark-Granville Road.