Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Door-to-door scam reported Pastor Ralph Flynn, of Faith Bible Church, in Bellevue, has reported there are people going door-to-door collecting money using both the name of the church and that of Pastor Flynn in doing so. Flynn asks that residents be aware that “these people do not represent nor have any authority from either Faith Bible Church of Bellevue or Pastor Flynn. If these people have been to your door or if they come to your door, the police department would like for you to contact them at 419-483-4444. This is a scam using and abusing the name of Faith Bible Church of Bellevue and that of Pastor Flynn.”
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Council mulls Mitsubishi aid
SALLY BOYD Neighbors Editor
Bellevue City Council is considering whether to grant the city’s Mitsubishi Corp. — formerly A. Schulman Inc. — an income tax credit in order for the company to expand the local facility and add an estimated 70 jobs, according to the city’s Industrial Development Committee Chairman John Miller, who convened a committee meeting Monday evening prior to the regular council session. Miller, who distributed copies of a similar tax abatement plan for the City of Kent, Ohio, said, “They (Mitsubishi) want to expand and they want to know what we can do for them,” adding that the matter was brought to council at the request
of Bellevue Development Corp. Director Steve Fuhr. “They have a facility in North Carolina,” Miller added, pointing out, “They could very easily move these jobs there.” The committee, which welcomes all council members to their meetings, agreed to study information provided by Miller and city attorney David Wallingford on the job creation income tax credit program. They will reconvene in an open meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9, prior to that evening’s council meeting. At Monday’s council session, council heard first reading of Ordinance 19-13, which makes temporary appropriations for current expenses and other city expenditures. Although written as an emergency, because
Councilwoman Peggy Missler was not present, the emergency clause — which allows the measure to take effect immediately — could not be utilized. It is anticipated to receive the second and third readings at the Dec. 9 public meeting. The city’s Recreation Department has received a nearly $21,000 Nature Works’ grant for the development of facilities at the former Ridge School property, now owned by the city. Councilman Steve Hill relayed the announcement on behalf of Recreation Director Marc Weisenberger. Hill said the monies will be used for development of youth baseball diamonds and installation of basketball hoops and playground equipment at the site. Safety-Service Director
Jeff Crosby said the city’s compost facility off Goodrich Road will be closed at the end of November. However, the site will reopen for a period after Christmas for the collection of discarded Christmas trees. Trees will be picked up at the curb if placed there by residents, he added. In addition, leaf pickup is continuing, Crosby said. Judy Miller, representing the Committee to Grow Bellevue, urged people to take advantage of “Shop Small Saturday,” a national American Express promotion encouraging people to shop their small independent local businesses on Saturday. She also reminded people of the upcoming Chamber of Commerce Christmas Auction, to be held at the Bierkeller on Monday, Dec. 2. Doors
Downtown Florist located at Russell’s Farm Market
The Community Christmas Parade will be Thursday, Dec. 5, beginning at 6 p.m. and will again be sponsored by First National Bank. The parade route will start at the intersection of East Main Street (U.S. 20) and Broad Street — next to Immaculate Conception School — then will head west along U.S. 20 turning right onto Northwest Street and then right onto North Street, concluding up at the old Bellevue Middle School parking lot. There is no fee to enter the parade. Please contact Joelle Fritz at 419483-1370 if your business, club, group or organization is interested in participating in the parade.
Today: A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Windy, with a north wind 23 to 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tonight: A slight chance of snow showers before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Blustery, with a northwest wind 16 to 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Thanksgiving Day: A chance of snow showers after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Thursday night: A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
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Downtown Florist recently relocated from downtown to Russell’s Farm Market, 9910 Ohio 269, north of Bellevue. In the photo above, the new floral service, which will offer fresh and silk arrangements, planters and cement statuary, Rochelle Russell, at right, poses with Russell’s owners, Dan and Lori Riedy. A grand opening was held at the store recently with Bellevue Area Chamber of Commerce members. In the photo below, The Riedys are getting ready for their Christmas Open House, Saturday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 1, 1-5 p.m., at the store. They are featuring pre-cut Christmas trees, grave blankets, poinsettias, wreaths, roping, swags and Christmas decor. Visitors can also register to win a door prize.
open at 5:30 p.m. Council heard from two residents, Diane Sengstock and Marc Englund. Sengstock asked about inconsistent water bills while Englund stated his concern over “high tension” lines crossing Kilbourne Street near his home. Following the city’s July 10 tornadoes, the lines, he said, were tied off to a slender tree and never repaired. The lines are drooping over his driveway, Englund said. Finally, kudos were offered Gene and Helen Milkie, who were in the audience, over their son, Duffy, being highlighted in Crain’s business magazine for his work as corporate attorney for Cedar Fair, owner and operator of Cedar Point and numerous other amusement parks around the country.
Lights of Love glow at Bellevue Hospital The Bellevue Hospital Foundation is once again sponsoring the annual Lights of Love at TBH. Donations are now being accepted to purchase a Light of Love in honor or in memory of a loved one. Donors can also purchase a personalized red heart keepsake ornament in honor or memory of a loved one. “The 28th annual event is a time when community members may lovingly remember those special individuals who have touched their hearts,” said Kate Herring, Foundation director. “Cost of each light is $5 while the cost of the keepsake ornament (which includes a Light of Love on the tree) will be $15, and all proceeds will benefit the Foundation’s charitable projects.” The Lights of Love tree will be on display at TBH beginning the first week of December and continuing through the holiday season. The trees will be displayed in the Main Entrance hallway and will feature white lights changing to red lights of love bulbs as purchases are made in honor or memory of a loved one. Lights of Love or keepsake ornament orders can be made at any time through the holiday season. Checks should be made payable to The Bellevue Hospital Foundation. Forms are available at TBH’s Gift Shop, by contacting TBH Administration at 419-4834040, Ext. 4200, or online at www. tbhfoundation.com. Participants can also order their Lights of Love by enclosing a check or money order and the following information: name, address, city, state, zip, how many lights ordered (at $5 each), how many ornaments ($15 each) and in honor or memory of whom. Send payment and information to TBH Foundation, 1400 W. Main St., Bellevue, OH 44811.
Thursday is the new Friday HEATHER RUTZ Civitas Media
LIMA — Is Thanksgiving Thursday the new Black Friday? For years, retailers have been inching earlier and earlier in the day on the traditional kickoff to the holiday shopping season, opening at 6 a.m. Friday, then 5 a.m., then midnight. Last year some major retailers, including Walmart and Toys R Us,
dipped their toes into the actual holiday, pushing Black Friday back to Thursday night. Many consumers embraced the idea, trading their post-Thanksgiving naps and cleaning up the dishes for shopping. This year, Toys R Us and Walmart lead the way, opening at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., respectively. JCPenney, Sears and Kohl’s all open at 8 p.m. Thursday. Kmart and
Meijer are open all day Thanksgiving, with separate sales just for the day. The Friday-turned-toThursday is one of several significant trends happening over the kickoff weekend of shopping season. More than half of consumers will shop for gifts online, and a growing number are using smart phones, tablets, social media and apps
The National Retail Federation has a cautious outlook for the holiday spending season, in part because Washington gridlock affected consumer confidence. The federation’s forecast of the average holiday shopper spending $738 this year is 2 percent less than the $752 they spent last year. The federation’s overall forecast for holiday sales is See NEW | 2 $602.1 billion, a 3.9 percent increase.