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Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
'Election academy' prepares potential candidates to run for office in Licking County
About two dozen people came to Bryn Du Mansion in Granville for a special event — not a concert or celebration, but so they could understand what it means to seek election to local office positions and how to do it right. Hosted by the Granville Area Chamber Alliance and the League of Women Voters of Licking County, the first-ever election academy on June 23, offered potential candidates words of wisdom from the Licking County Board of Elections, former and current Granville officeholders, a campaign treasurer, and a campaign manager. In Granville, five seats are up for election in November: two on the Granville Board of Education, three on the Granville Village Council, and two of three seats for Granville Township Trustees. The event gave potential candidates information they need to enter the election. Licking County Board of Elections, Director Brian Mead walked attendees through the packet they would eventually turn into the board if they decide to run. This includes petitions, and Mead and Deputy Director Tess Wigginton emphasized the importance of precision in this part of the process. Attendees were told to complete all dates and candidate statements before collecting signatures and were reminded that candidates cannot sign their own petitions. Common errors, such as filling out forms in the wrong order or submitting incomplete packets, have affected elections in the past, even stopping incumbents from getting on the ballot for reelection. Wigginton recommended using a checklist on the front of the packet. 'We even used a big font so you can't miss anything,' she said. The county Board of Elections staff cannot help candidates in filling out the forms to participate in the election process. As much as they might want to help, according to Mead and Wigginton, there are laws that bar them from aiding anyone in the process. 'We recommend you have a previously elected official review your packet before you hand it in,' Mead said. 'Once we know something isn't factual, we can't accept anything else.' The room was engaged, with attendees jotting down notes as they asked questions to learn more about the intricacies of the petition process. After candidates turn in their petitions and packets, they have a campaign to run. Jim Bidigare, a former campaign treasurer, and Regina Martin, a former campaign manager, shared advice about how to open specific bank accounts needed for campaigning, how to choose people to be in your inner-circle, and how to understand voters. Martin said that a strong support team is crucial when running for any position. 'You need to look past your close friends and family,' she said. 'They can be there and be a great help, but you should also look for people with specific skill sets and tasks they can excel at. You will need emotional and financial support, but also people to wear your T-shirts around town, or hand out flyers for you at community events.' Martin and current and previous officeholders emphasized the importance of being around people, knowing your voters, and making yourself accessible to them. Bidigare and Martin were followed by Kevin Bennett, a former Granville Township trustee and former Granville Village Council member; Aaron Olbur, a current Granville Village Council member; and Russ Ginise, a former member and a past president of the Granville Board of Education. Each shared their own stories, their reason for running for office, and the unexpected challenges they faced. 'For the village, door-to-door campaigning can actually work,' Bennett said. 'Meanwhile, the township is much more spread out, takes more time and people, plus more people in the township have dogs.' Bennett also emphasized the importance of having thick skin: 'People speak without filters,' he said. 'Online and in-person, people will take a sharp edge to you.' Granville Village Council Member Aaron Olbur first shared his reason for running: 'I have two young daughters, and when I looked at the council, I wasn't sure who was representing their interests. It is important for everyone in the community to have a voice.' Olbur ran through the logistics involved in managing the responsibilities of a position after winning it. 'There are two meetings a month, but on the Village Council, you have to serve on certain committees, which adds a few more meetings to your schedule.' Ginise also commented on the time commitment. 'Expect to add an extra 20-30 minutes to your trips to the IGA or post office,' he said. 'I even started grocery shopping just a few towns over.' But Ginise doesn't regret his decision to run for office in the slightest. 'I was asked to join a levy committee, and since then, I have been involved in some way,' he said. 'It is easy to get your foot in the door, work on a levy committee, speak at public comments, throw your hat in the ring, and get after it.' Attendees said the event was informative and helpful to them, and they were able to learn a lot more about the process and how it plays out. Alex Morrow attended the event as a prospective candidate for the Granville Village Council, a goal inspired by a close friend, Melissah Pawlikowski, who attended the event with him. 'Public participation and accessibility are important,' Morrow said. 'This event was great to learn the process, but also hear others' experiences and have a level set of expectations.' Melanie Kohlheim is the mother of two high school-aged students and one 3-year-old. Kohlheim wants to join the Granville Board of Education to ensure the quality of education for her youngest is the same as for her other children. She has served on the Granville Education Foundation for a number of years and now serves as its president. 'My biggest takeaway was: Do not mess up the petitions,' Kohlheim said with a laugh. 'But honestly, this event was great to understand pretty much everything about the packets and what I should start thinking about for campaigning.' A longtime Granville community member, Leonard Hubert, also attended the event and has expressed interest in running for Granville Township trustee. He has previous experience after serving on the Granville Township Board of Zoning Appeals, Licking County Tax Incentive Review Council, Ohio Cancer Research Associates and Par Excellence Academy boards, Granville Township Open Space Committee and as a former member of the Granville Education Foundation and Mental Health & Recovery for Licking and Knox counties. 'There are a lot of 'whys' for me, and this event just made it more clear to me that I want to continue my 20 years of service to the community,' Hubert said. 'I am also concerned with the current growth and state perception of Licking County, and I know a number of people are concerned for the future of Granville Township, and I want to play a role in shaping its future.' The deadline for candidates to file petitions to run for office in the Nov. 4 election is 4 p.m. on Aug. 6. Contact the Licking County Board of Elections for details. Delaney Brown writes for the nonprofit news organization of Denison University's Journalism program, which is supported by generous donations from readers. This article originally appeared on Newark Advocate: 'Election academy' prepares potential candidates to run for office Solve the daily Crossword
Forbes
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Dior Museum's Latest Exhibition Is An Ode To Monsieur's Love Of Nature
Christian Dior Museum, exterior. RAPHAEL DAUTIGNY Following the success of Christian Dior, Couturier Visionnaire , the Christian Dior Museum is back with a new exhibition in the form of, Dior, Jardins Enchanteurs. As the name suggests, the retrospective pays homage to Monsieur Dior and his eternal love for nature as it traces the history and the identity of the Maison. French fashion designer Christian Dior (1905 - 1957) sits on a sofa for a broadcast of the CBS celebrity interview program 'Person to Person,' November 7, 1955. (Photo by CBS) Getty Images Unfolding in Granville, in the park surrounding the villa Les Rhumbs – his Belle‑Époque childhood home, and now a dedicated Christian Dior Museum — the exhibition is amongst fragrant pine trees overlooking the sea, where he first developed his taste for the great outdoors. He recalls, 'Having inherited a passion for flowers from my mother, I particularly enjoyed the company of plants and gardeners,' and this is central to the exhibition. "Dior, Jardins Enchanteurs" exhibition at the Christian Dior Museum RAPHAEL DAUTIGNY For his debut show in 1947, we saw the 'New Look,' in which he designed the Corolle line, and here, the dresses were cut in a way that alluded to upturned flowers in full bloom (the corolla being the botanical term for the ring of petals around a flower's center). This gave rise to the nickname 'femmes-fleurs' a.k.a 'flower-women' which the Monsieur used to describe the Dior woman: delicate and graceful. "Dior, Jardins Enchanteurs" exhibition at the Christian Dior Museum RAPHAEL DAUTIGNY In 1948 Christian bought an old mill in Milly-la-Forêt close to Paris, and what he referred to as is 'hermitage necessary for rest.' Later, he found another retreat in Montauroux at the Château de la Colle Noire, a regal Provençal estate, and set in 50 hectares he planted fields of jasmine, May roses, and lavender. "Dior, Jardins Enchanteurs" exhibition at the Christian Dior Museum RAPHAEL DAUTIGNY In that year, Christian Dior, along with his good friend and French perfumer, Paul Vacher, also sketched an olfactory portrait of a dream garden through the bouquet of Miss Dior, a floral chypre that evoked his vision of modern femininity. "Dior, Jardins Enchanteurs" exhibition at the Christian Dior Museum RAPHAEL DAUTIGNY Throughout the seasons, Dior continued to draw inspiration from nature as revealed in his archives, and this was translated both in his couture and his scents, from the floral elegance of Diorama with its notes ylang-ylang to the subtle lily of the valley hints found in Diorissimo, and these set against the sea-inspired Eau de Cologne Fraîche – Dior's own signature scent – all coming together to represent his obsession in olfactory form. "Dior, Jardins Enchanteurs" exhibition at the Christian Dior Museum RAPHAEL DAUTIGNY Through the gardens and the rooms of Genville we see the evolution of the Maison, yet the enduring reference to gardens and blooms by Dior's successors and collaborators, cue the interpretations by Maria Grazia Chiuri, Francis Kurkdjian, Stephen Jones, Victoire de Castellane, Cordelia de Castellane, Peter Philips that represent evening from womenswear to makeup. "Dior, Jardins Enchanteurs" exhibition at the Christian Dior Museum RAPHAEL DAUTIGNY In further homage, is Dior, Jardins Enchanteurs , published by Rizzoli, documents the role of gardens and flowers in the life and work of Christian Dior. "Dior, Jardins Enchanteurs" exhibition at the Christian Dior Museum RAPHAEL DAUTIGNY Dior, Jardins Enchanteurs runs until the 2nd of November, 2025 at the Christian Dior Museum, 1 Rue d'Estouteville, 50400 Granville, France.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kiwanis Club of Granville awards $15K in scholarships for 2024-25 school year
The Kiwanis Club of Granville is pleased to announce that it has awarded $15,000 in scholarships to eight local students, and the Kiwanis Aktion Club of Licking County has presented one recognition award of $500 for the 2024-25 school year. This year's class of scholarship recipients represents a diverse spectrum of learners seeking to further their educations, both in and beyond the classroom. The Granville Kiwanis Scholarship Committee reviewed extremely impressive submissions from students from Granville High School, Welsh Hills School, the Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County and Granville Christian Academy. Top awards were extended to Beckett Long and Megan Cummiskey from Granville High School. Long has been described as a remarkable student who exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, intellectual curiosity and adaptability. He has shown himself to be a strong leader academically and athletically and has been an active volunteer in the community. This fall, Long plans to study economics at Middlebury College. Cummiskey, who has proven to be a quick learner and a leader among her peers, has been admitted to the Honors College at the University of Alabama and plans to enroll in the accelerated MBA program. She will be studying operations management and data analytics. Awards were also offered to Granville High School students Bella Jump and Miho Gillespie. Both were extremely strong students academically, leaders within GHS, active volunteers in community and officers of Key Club. Jump is excited to be attending the University of Mississippi this fall, where she will pursue a career in health care, focusing on dietetics and nutrition. Gillespie has committed to Otterbein University, where, as part of her passion and hope for pursuing a career in the environmental field, she plans to study zoo and conservation science. Preston Conley and Jake Keiser, graduates of Granville Christian Academy, received scholarships as well. Both achieved extremely impressive academic rankings and have been recognized for talents beyond those found in the classroom. Conley will study mechanical engineering at Mount Vernon Nazarene University and intends to continue refining and sharing his passion for music. Keiser will attend Grace College to study business management and to work toward his dream of becoming a professional golfer. The Scholarship Committee was thrilled to offer Philip Horst, a Granville High School graduate who participated in C-TEC's Diesel Power Equipment program and Craig McMillen, a Lakewood High School graduate who participated in C-TEC's Construction Technology program scholarships as well. Horst will be taking classes at WyoTech to expand his studies in Diesel Equipment, and McMillen intends to attend Ohio State University's Agricultural Technical Institute. Again this year, the Kiwanis Aktion Club of Licking County chose to support the award for the ITEC Program Outstanding Student. The award this year was presented to Newark High School's Wyatt Miller, who was recognized for his perseverance and ongoing desire to always learn and grow. Funds for the scholarships offered by the Kiwanis Club of Granville are generated by the hard work of the club members and the generosity of the Granville community. Events such as the annual Pancake Breakfast, Granville Kiwanis July 4th Celebration, tent/table rentals, maple syrup sales, etc., allow the Kiwanis Club to support the youth of Granville and Licking County in a number of ways. The support funded by the Aktion Club is possible due to the efforts of the club's members, who arrange a Mother's Day flower sale and other fundraising events to support their award. The Kiwanis Club of Granville is an organization of over 100 volunteers, dedicated to serving the children of the world, one child and one community at a time. The organization supports many community projects including the Wildwood Playground Rebuild and the Sugar Maple Arboretum at Spring Valley Nature Preserve. Kiwanis Club of Granville supports local youth through its various service leadership programs and its scholarship program. Information submitted by the Kiwanis Club of Granville. This article originally appeared on Newark Advocate: Kiwanis Club of Granville awards $15K in scholarships to 8 students
Chicago Tribune
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
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BBC News
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
French film festival invites Channel Islanders to submit shorts
Film makers in the Channel Islands have been invited to submit their work for a film festival in Fish and Films Short Film Festival takes place in Granville, Normandy from 5 to 7 free-to-enter festival is open to short films shot in Normandy or the British Isles - or films with at least one cast or crew member from Normandy, the Channel Islands or the said they would pick about 20 films to show at the festival, as well as holding a series of talks and workshops. Granville - where the festival will take place - is in the Manche department of Normandy, which is between eight and 47 miles (12 to 75km) from the Channel Islands - and is visible from the islands on clear festival will select three prize-winning films, with each awarded £500 (€593) and a Trofish - an original trophy created for the festival by a local artist. Who can apply? Organisers say they are looking for films:Shot in whole or in part in Normandy or the United Kingdom and/or made or produced with the help of Normans or BritonsCompleted after 1 January 2024Up to 30 minutes longSubtitled (in French for English-language films or English for French films)In any genre, including fiction, animation, documentary and experimentalThe deadline for submissions is 30 June.
