Van Wert HS grads offer new “glamping” experience
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Hundreds of area high school seniors will receive their diplomas during graduation ceremonies later this month. Below is the schedule for seven area high schools.
Saturday, May 20
Delphos Jefferson High School, 9 a.m.
Sunday, May 21
Parkway High School, 1:30 p.m.
Lincolnview High School, 2 p.m.
Van Wert High School, 2 p.m.
Wayne Trace High School, 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 27
Crestview High School, 6 p.m.
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Van Wert’s first brush pick up of 2023 will be Monday, May 8. Brush should be out by 7 a.m. that day. Place the brush by the curb and do not place it near poles, trees, etc.
- The city will not pick up limbs larger than four inches in diameter or more than 10 feet long.
- The city will not pick up brush that has been left behind by a professional tree trimmer or private contractor. If a homeowner utilized a trimming service, they are responsible for disposing of the tree.
- Brush placed in bags or boxes will not be picked up.
- The city will not pick up leaves during brush pick up.
Brush will also be picked up July 10 and September 18.
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Rachel Verville, a 2020 graduate of Van Wert High School, was recently awarded the Robert and Ellen Thompson Servant Leadership Award at Bowling Green State University.
Verville is a Van Wert High School graduate and a member of the 2020 cohort of the Sidney A. Ribeau President’s Leadership Academy (PLA) Scholarship Program at BGSU.
The Servant Leadership Award is designated for one student who consistently exemplifies the high ideals set for vwin PLA Scholars. Verville was recognized for her encouragement of others, passion for leadership, and commitment to service as demonstrated through involvement in student organizations, campus projects, mentoring and volunteerism.
Verville is a member of Alpha Chi Omega, where she has served two years on the executive board and is a delegate to the Panhellenic Council. In 2022, she was a national delegate to the AXO leadership summit. She has served as a teaching assistant, a resident mentor, and is a captain of BG Dance Marathon, which raised over $50,000 for Children’s Miracle Network in 2023.
Verville was recently elected President of the Order of Omega. Order of Omega recognizes upperclassmen who have exemplified high standards in the areas of scholarship, leadership, and involvement within their respective organization and within the Greek system, campus, and local community. She is employed as a tutor in the BGSU library and volunteers at La Conexion as a mentor for ESL and immigrant children.
She is the daughter of Mark and Tonia Verville and is majoring in political science and non-profit management with a focus on public policy.
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The Van Wert Service Club’s 54th annual Pancake Day event will take place from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, May 6, in the Van Wert High School Commons Area. Adult tickets are $10 each, while kids under 10 eat free. Carry out will be available.
The Service Club thanked its sponsors, Central Insurance, Strategence Capital – Tim Stoller, OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital and Tenneco Powertrain.
Van Wert Mayor Ken Markward has proclaimed the week of May 1 as Elks Youth Week to honor America’s junior citizens for their accomplishments and to give fitting recognition of their services to the community, state and nation. Van Wert Lodge No. 1197 will sponsor their annual Youth Recognition Breakfast during this week to honor the scholarship winners, the Student of the Month winners and the Americanism Essay Contest winners. Pictured with Markward is Exalted Ruler Matthew J. Krol. Photo submitted
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U.S. 127 is currently closed between U.S. 224 and Fife Road in Van Wert County. Several utility poles and utility lines are down.
According to the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office, this will be a long closure. As of late Monday morning, the Ohio Department of Transportation was in the process of setting up a detour. Please avoid the area and the crossroads.
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The mission of the Marsh Foundation is to inspire hope, to teach and to care for children and families. By incorporating innovative strategies and services, this mission continues to serve as the foundational component for the continuum of care that the Marsh provides.
As the Marsh Foundation continues to evolve to meet the ever-changing needs of children and families, a natural evaluation of treatment needs was recently assessed. To better meet the social-emotional needs of youths receiving clinical services, an interdepartmental position of wellness case manager was developed.
Abigail Neville was recently promoted to the position and her unique skill set in fitness and equine-assisted learning is currently being utilized to enhance not only the clinical division, but the school as well.
Over the past several months, she and two youths trained and prepared for a CrossFit competition. Neville’s certification as a CrossFit Level 1 trainer, Burgener Weightlifting Level 1 and in CrossFit Kids was integral in teaching youths valuable skill sets such as teamwork, perseverance and self-worth. With Neville’s guidance and support, the trio was able to place third at a recent “Get Tanked” CrossFit competition in Tiffin, a more than respectable showing for a first time outing of the sort.
“The process of preparing for this competition has been a journey in and of itself and I believe that it has given the boys an opportunity to work towards a substantial goal,” Neville said. “Reaching this goal has given them a sense of pride and accomplishment which will help them as they face challenges in the future.”
Neville has taken an individualized approach to teaching youthsf skills based on their ability and needs. She utilizes various methods and physical activities tailored to specific youths to address issues they may be struggling with. Neville has been able to teach youth self-regulation and problem-solving techniques. Additionally, topics Neville works on with the youths are managing emotions, communication, spatial awareness and goal setting.
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Just two issues are on Tuesday’s May primary/special election ballot in Van Wert County and both are in Van Wert precinct 2A.
Those voters will decide on two issues for Sunday liquor sales at Beer Barrel Pizza & Grill, which will open later this year at the site of the former Aaron’s on Town Center Blvd.
Voters in Van Wert precinct 2A may cast ballots from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. tomorrow (May 2) at the Van Wert County Board of Elections Office, 1362 E. Ervin Rd., Van Wert.
Mel Deal of the Blueberry Syrcus plays his guitar while speaking to a sizable crowd at the Wassenberg Art Center on Sunday. Deal reminisced and talked about the history of local music during “Van Wert’s Rock and Roll Scene 1960s.” David Baker served as the narrator and other special guests included Henry “H-Bomb” Weck of Brownsville Station, Ron Ley of the Voyagers, Bob Skevington of Thunderstone, and Russell Schloagbaum, who toured with Rod Stewart and the Faces and the Rolling Stones. The presentation was a joint effort by the Van Wert County Historical Center and the Wassenberg Art Center. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
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Vantage Career Center’s nursing programs will host open houses from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 4, at the new Vantage Adult Education Health Career division, 813 N. Franklin Street (Thomas Edison Building).
During the open houses, instructors will be available to answer questions about both the practical nursing and LPN-RN transition programs. Live demonstrations of the equipment utilized in the lab and classroom will be provided. Guests can see first-hand how nursing students are trained within the facility using a virtual dissection table and realistic mannequins, including one that gives birth. Local employers will be on-site to discuss the opportunities for job placement in healthcare.
Students who enroll in the practical nursing program will progress through four phases of training, including classroom, clinical and lab experiences. The curriculum focuses on the art and science of the nursing process and psychomotor skills to prepare the student to be a competent member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Kristin Swanson’s “Theory of Caring” is utilized to obtain an entry level skill set.
All graduates of the practical nursing program will receive a certificate of completion and will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for practical nurses to become licensed. Applications are being accepted for the fall of 2023.
The LPN-RN transition program allows current LPNs to advance their careers. This part-time program supports the balance between work, family, and school by allowing the student to continue to work during the completion of nursing courses. Applications are being accepted for the fall of 2024.
Local healthcare partners in Van Wert, Mercer, Paulding, Allen, and Putnam counties have provided support to the program to meet local healthcare needs, as the job outlook for vwin practical nurses and registered nurses is projected to grow 10 percent in vwin the next five years.
“The nursing programs at Vantage provide a one stop experience with vwin a smooth pathway for students to complete their LPN training and return to complete their RN training, said Jean Sullivan, LPN-RN Transition Program Administrator. “The class size vwin is small, allowing for individual attention and assistance,”
