Reitz allowed to argue before appeals court (1/29/05)

Andrew Reitz, son of Allen and Nancy Reitz, Portland, was recently admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He is also admitted to practice in the state of Ohio and the United States District Court for the Southerm District of Ohio.

He is an associate attorney at Faruki Ireland and Cox in Dayton, Ohio, where he works as a commercial litigator.

He is a 2000 honors graduate of Wabash College and a 2003 graduate of Indiana University School of Law in Bloomington.

The Ball State University dean’s list is being republished to add a name.

BALL STATE

Area students have been named to the dean’s list at Ball State University for the 2004 fall semester.

From Geneva is Lesli Chaffins, Christopher Clemons and Casey Gentis. From Bryant is Megan Houser, David Knoth and Michelle Newton.

Dunkirk students were Nicole Byron, Corrine Erwin, Matthew Henry, Rachel Ridgway, Mischa Staton, Kendra Van Skyock, Lisa Vanskyock, Lonnie Ward, Hillary Warner, Ryan Wenger and Nicole Whitesell. From Pennville is Shauna Brown.

From Portland is Erin Arnold, Robin Bisel, Kelli Budde, Austin Chapman, Ashley DeWitt, Melanie Martin, Beth Muhlenkamp, Stephen Norman, Corey Price, Hannah Spahr, Ashley Tschannen, Howard Wickelman, Shanna Young and Beth Siegrist.

From Redkey was Kristin Janak. Ridgeville students were Jessie Goodhew, Autumn Harris, Samantha Sheller, Ryan Taylor and Brittany Ullom.

HUNTINGTON

Vanessa Dalene Wilkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wilkins, Bryant, made the dean’s list at Huntington College for the 2004 fall term.

She is majoring in elementary education.

INDIANA UNIVERSITY

Sophomores Derek Kunkle and Mark C. Addington made the dean’s list for the 2004 fall semester at Indiana University East in Richmond.

Kunkle is the son of Rosi and Jeff Kunkle, Portland, and Addington is the son of Mary Addington and Mark and Tonya Addington, all of Portland.

PURDUE

Sarah Elizabeth Lyons, a 2003 graduate of Jay County High School and the daughter of Dan and Lisa Lyons, Portland, made the dean’s list at Purdue University for the first semester of 2004.

She is a sophomore majoring in pre-pharmacy.



GRADUATED

Matthew Allen Flesher, Ridgeville, graduated from Vincennes University after the 2004 fall semester with an associate of applied science degree in electronics tech.

COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY

College goal Sunday is February 13 at 2 p.m. at 34 different sites in Indiana.

The meetings provide free expert help for seniors and their parents in completing the Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA).

The FAFSA is a financial aid form required by educational institutions nationwide and must be received by the federal processor before March 10.

For site information, call 1-800-992-2076, visit www.CollegeGoalSunday.org or call Jay County High School at (260) 726-9306 and ask for the Guidance Department.

Parents or guardians will be required to take a completed 2004 IRS 1040 tax return, W-2 forms or other 2004 income and benefits information.

SPELLING BEE

The Mercer County Spelling Bee will be held Monday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m. at Wright State University-Lake Campus. Students from Coldwater, Fort Recovery, Marion, Parkway and St. Henry, Ohio school districts will participate.

WHEELCHAIRS

Wishes on Wheels provides power wheelchairs to non-ambulatory senior citizens, usually with no out-of-pocket expense.

Certain qualifications need to be met. For more information, call 1-800-823-5220 or visit www.threewishes2.com.

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